Chapter XIV · Traffic

Article 2. Local Traffic Regulations

Sections 14-201 to 14-209 · 9 sections

14-201 Careless driving.

No person shall operate or halt any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a careless or needless disregard for the right or the safety of others, or in such a manner as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, any person or property. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions set out in Article 20, Section 201 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance.

(Ord. 299; Code 2020)

14-202 School speed limit.

(a)The speed for any motorized vehicle traveling in the area defined in subsection (b) below shall be at a rate of speed not to exceed fifteen miles per hour (15 mph) only during the time in which flashing lights display the same.

(b)Area of application: The following streets in the city of Sublette, Kansas which surround the Sublette Elementary School shall be subject to the limitations as set forth in subsection (a) above: ·

(1)South Inman Street from the intersection of Chouteau Avenue to Courthouse Avenue.

(2)Chouteau Avenue from the intersection of South Inman Street to Pike Street.

(3)Pike Street from the intersection of Chouteau Avenue to Fern Avenue.

(4)Fern Avenue from the intersection of Pike Street to South Inman Street.

(c)Penalties. In the event an operator of a motorized vehicle is in excess of the speed limit as discussed herein, then such violation shall be punishable by a traffic citation and a fine as set forth in the Standard Traffic Ordinance as adopted by the City.

(Ord. 419; Code 2020)

14-203 Unconventional vehicles; definitions.

Unconventional vehicles — shall include any and all motorized vehicles which under the laws of the state of Kansas are not required to maintain insurance for the operation of the same. This term shall specifically include the following: UT Vs, golf carts, and micro utility trucks. The definitions of the unconventional vehicles listed in the preceding sentence shall be defined by the definitions as put forth by the Kansas highway patrol; if no such definition exists then the term shall be given its ordinary and normal meaning.

(Ord. 465)

14-204 Certain unconventional vehicles prohibited.

The operation of pocket bikes and 4 wheelers are prohibited within the City of Sublette.

(Ord. 465)

14-205 Operation of certain unconventional vehicles & requirements for the same.

Operation of unconventional vehicles other than those specifically prohibited herein may be operated within the City limits of Sublette, Kansas when the conditions as set out in Section 14-206, 14-207, and 14-208 are met. Further, unconventional vehicles shall not be operated between sunset and sunrise unless equipped with lights.

(Ord. 465)

14-206 Valid driver’s license required; penalty; duties and responsibilities.

(a)No person shall operate an unconventional vehicle on any public highway, street, road, or alley within the corporate limits of the city unless such person has a valid driver’s license.

(b)Violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 465)

14-207 Insurance required; penalty.

(a)Every owner of an unconventional vehicle who intends to operate the same on any public highway, street, road, or alley within the city limits of Sublette shall provide liability coverage in accordance with Section 200 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, and amendments thereto, and the Kansas Automobile Injury Reparations Act, K.S.A. 40-3101, et seq., and amendments thereto.

(b)All provisions of Section 200 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, and amendments thereto, including the penalty provisions, shall be applicable to all owners and operators of unconventional vehicles.

(Ord. 465)

14-208 Operation of unconventional vehicles prohibited on certain streets and conditions of the same.

No unconventional vehicles shall be operated upon Highway 56 also commonly known as W La Lande Ave, except that this section shall not prohibit the unconventional vehicle from crossing said street.

(Ord. 465)

14-209 Penalty.

Unless specifically provided for herein, a violation of this article shall be deemed an ordinance violation. Upon an entry of a plea of guilty or no contest or upon being convicted of such violation, the penalty imposed shall be in accordance with Section 201 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, and amendments thereto, or such other similar provisions as the city may then have in effect.

(Ord. 465)