§ 35-318. Driving on divided highways.  


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  • No person shall:

    (1)

    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.

    (2)

    Make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn on the interstate system.

    (3)

    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 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.

    (4)

    Make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn on a divided highway wherever such turn is specifically prohibited by a sign placed by the authority having jurisdiction over that highway.

    (5)

    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.

    (6)

    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.

    (7)

    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.

    (8)

    Stop, stand or park vehicles on the right-of-way of controlled-access highways, except for:

    a.

    Stopping of disabled vehicles.

    b.

    Stopping to give aid in an emergency.

    c.

    Stopping in compliance with directions of a police officer or other emergency or safety official.

    d.

    Stopping due to illness or incapacity of driver.

    e.

    Parking in designated parking or rest areas.

(Code 1964, § 36-92; Code 1988, § 35-306; Ord. No. 53410, § 1, 1-7-1975; Ord. No. 64514, § 3, 8-18-1983)

State law reference

Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1524.