§ 35-653. Traffic control signal preemption devices.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly possess a traffic control signal preemption device.

(b)

A person convicted of violating subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00, by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(c)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the operator, passenger, or owner of any of the following authorized emergency vehicles, in the course of such person's emergency duties:

(1)

Publicly owned fire department vehicles;

(2)

Publicly owned police vehicles; or

(3)

Motor vehicles operated by ambulance services permitted by the emergency medical services board under the provisions of K.S.A. 65-6101 et seq.

(Code 1988, § 35-604; Ord. No. O-2-05, § 24, 1-6-2005; Ord. No. O-49-15 , § 1, 8-13-2015)

State law reference

Similar provisions, K.S.A. 21-4223.