Kansas Facts
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Points of Interest
If you are ticketed for speeding at a speed less than 10 mph over the posted speed limit, the ticket information is not made available to the insurance industry or to other states.
Speed Limits
Unless Otherwise Posted
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| Urban | 30 mph |
| Rural | 55 mph |
| State highways | 65 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 70 mph |
| Interstates | 75 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | Yes |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
No
Jury Trial Allowed
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| Speeding | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Equipment | Yes |
| DWI | Yes |
Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes
Member of Driver License Compact
Yes
When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or total apparent property damage exceeding $500 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.
Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory insurance law.
Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/10,000.
No-fault insurance is required. Kansas has uninsured motorists law.
Regulations
- Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle except in locked rear trunk or rear compartment, or locked outside compartment not accessible to any person in the vehicle while it is in motion.
- The BAC level is .08%.
- Kansas has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 12-month driver's license suspension.
- Under state law, loaded firearms may be carried in plain view, glove compartment or vehicle storage compartment; firearms may not be carried concealed on one's person (some localities may regulate this aspect stricter).
- Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 15.
- Tire chains are not required.
- Kansas has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
- Kansas has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 15 years of age. Children under age 4 must use approved car safety seats.
- Kansas has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age.
- Registration is not required to be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.
General Information
Telephone: 913/296-6800
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 47