Kansas state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law-required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978 |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law - random |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One on left side required by law |
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
8-1804
Chapter 8.--AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES
Article 18.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
8-1804. Stop lamps and turn signals. (a) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) stop lamp meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of K.S.A. 8-1721.
(b) Every motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1973, shall be equipped with electric turn signals meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1721. 1804; July 1.
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
No restrictions. |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test
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| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
8-1595 - Same; roadways laned for traffic.
(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two (2) abreast in a single lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
8-1595. Same; roadways laned for traffic
(b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Not Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required after sunset
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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