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KS SB8

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers approaching a stopped vehicle displaying hazard lights, road flares, traffic cones, caution signs, or reflective triangles must either change lanes away from the vehicle (on multi-lane highways) or reduce speed and proceed with due caution if lane change is not possible

  • Violation of this "move over" requirement for stationary vehicles carries a $75 fine under the uniform fine schedule

  • Expands existing "move over" protections beyond emergency vehicles to cover any vehicle displaying warning signals, including disabled motorists on roadways

  • Amends K.S.A. 8-2118 to add the new offense to Kansas's statewide uniform traffic fine schedule

Legislative Description

Requiring drivers to proceed with due caution when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/7/2025
Transportation1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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