This bill amends existing Kansas statutes regarding the display and visibility of license plates on motor vehicles. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 8-133 to clarify that while a license plate must be attached to the rear of most vehicles, certain exceptions allow for front placement on specific vehicle types, such as truck tractors and dump trucks over 26,000 pounds. The bill also removes previous language that mandated license plates be securely fastened and clearly visible, instead reiterating these requirements in a more streamlined manner. Additionally, it eliminates the provision that allowed law enforcement to issue warning citations for violations related to the placement of license plates on dump trucks, which was set to expire on January 1, 2022.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 8-15,110 to prohibit the use of any material or objects that obscure the visibility or legibility of a license plate. It defines terms related to visibility and legibility, ensuring that the essential information on the plate can be read from a safe distance. The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 8-133 and 8-15,110, effectively replacing them with the newly amended language. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-133, 8-15