This bill amends existing traffic regulations in Kansas, granting local authorities the power to allow golf carts to be driven on sidewalks, provided the driver is at least 16 years old and holds a valid class C driver's license. Additionally, the bill permits local authorities to reduce the maximum speed limit in residential districts from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour without requiring an engineering and traffic investigation. The amendments to K.S.A. 8-1560 and K.S.A. 8-1575 include various adjustments to the language regarding speed limits and the operation of vehicles on sidewalks.
The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 8-1560 and K.S.A. 8-1575, streamlining the regulations surrounding speed limits and the use of sidewalks for golf carts. The changes aim to enhance local governance over traffic regulations while ensuring safety and compliance with existing laws. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.
Statutes affected: Enrolled: 8-1560, 8-1575