§ 35-784. When lighted lamps required; visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.

(a)

Every vehicle except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, upon a highway at all times shall display lighted head and other lamps and illuminating devices as required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles:

(1)

From sunset to sunrise;

(2)

When due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including smoke or fog, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; or

(3)

When windshield wipers are in continuous use as a result of rain, sleet, or snow.

Stop lights, turn signals, and other signaling devices shall be lighted as prescribed for the use of such devices.

(b)

Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles manufactured after January 1, 1987, shall display lighted head and tail lights at all times that such vehicles are operated on any highway.

(Code 1964, § 36-233; Code 1988, § 35-687; Ord. No. 53410, § 1, 1-7-1975; Ord. No. 63953, § 6, 7-1-1982; Ord. No. 65589, § 6, 12-20-1990; Ord. No. O-103-06, § 13, 10-5-2006)

State law reference

Similar provisions, K.S.A. 8-1703.