Printable Format8-1801. Headlamps; modulation systems. (a) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one headlamp which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this article.
(b) Every headlamp upon every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1704, and amendments thereto.
(c) Any headlamp, required by this section, may be wired with a headlamp modulation system provided the headlamp modulation system complies with federal standards established by 49 C.F.R. § 571.108.
History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1801; L. 2013, ch. 26, § 1; July 1.
Source or prior law:
8-582(b), (c).
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Mini-bike operated on highway is vehicle for which insurance is required under K.S.A. 40-3101 et seq. Kresyman v. State Farm Ins., 5 Kan. App. 2d 666, 623 P.2d 524.
2. Farm premises insurance covered accident involving unregistered motorcycle crossing highway dividing farm premises; motorcycle not subject to registration under facts. Farm Bur. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Kurtenbach, 265 Kan. 465, 474, 961 P.2d 53 (1998).