8-1510. Flashing traffic signals.
8-1510
8-1510. Flashing traffic signals.
(a) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a
traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by
vehicular traffic as follows:
(1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with
rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly
marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near
side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the
intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on
the intersecting roadway before entering it, and the right to proceed shall
be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is
illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may
proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(b) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of
drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed
by the rules as set forth in K.S.A. 8-1558 [*].
History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1510; July 1.