Kansas

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Kansas. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

6 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

65 and over: renewal every 4 years

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

None

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

None

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Illegal

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

75

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

75

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.15

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

30 days

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

None

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Ignition Interlocks

Highly incentivized for all convictions

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Open container laws

Yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Child Restraint Required

Under age 4 in an appropriate child restraint
4-8 years, under 80 pounds or 57” tall in an appropriate child restraint or booster seat

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 years old and over 80 lbs or taller than 57" tall

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

16 years, 6 months

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

14

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

12

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

50 (10)

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16 (at 15, can drive without supervision to and from work or school)

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

First 6 months: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

First 6 months: no more than 1 non-sibling

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

14 and over

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In What Seat?

14-17 yrs: All 18 and over: Front (other seating positions are secondary enforcement)

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Hand-Held Ban?

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

None

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Speed Cameras: State Law

None

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a
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