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8-1524. Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when. No person shall:

(a) Drive a vehicle over, upon or across any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on divided highways;

(b) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on the interstate system;

(c) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn over, across or within any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on a divided highway, except this subsection (c) does not prohibit making a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn through an opening provided and surfaced for the purpose of public use for such turning movement;

(d) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on a divided highway wherever such turn is specifically prohibited by a sign or signs placed by the authority having jurisdiction over that highway;

(e) drive any vehicle on a divided highway except on the proper roadway provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers;

(f) drive any vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by the authority having jurisdiction over such highway;

(g) use controlled-access highway right of way for parking vehicles or mobile equipment, or stacking of materials or equipment, for the purpose of servicing adjacent property; or

(h) stop, stand or park vehicles on the right of way of controlled-access highways except for:

(1) Stopping of disabled vehicles;

(2) stopping to give aid in an emergency;

(3) stopping in compliance with directions of a police officer or other emergency or safety official;

(4) stopping due to illness or incapacity of driver; or

(5) parking in designated parking or rest areas.

History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1524; L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 40, § 1; April 14.

Source or prior law:

8-539a.

CASE ANNOTATIONS

1. Left turn across double yellow lines not prohibited in absence of physical barrier or dividing section designed to impede traffic. Every v. Jefferson Ins. Co. of N.Y., 4 Kan. App. 2d 715, 719, 720, 610 P.2d 645.


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