8-284


Chapter 8.--AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES


Article 2.--DRIVERS' LICENSES

     
8-284.   Public policy of state.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Kansas:

     
(a)   To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise
use the public highways of the state;

     
(b)   To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on such highways
to persons who by their conduct, attitude and record have demonstrated
their indifference to the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect
for the laws of this state, the orders of its courts and the statutorily
required acts of its administrative agencies; and

     
(c)   To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the
peace and dignity of this state and its political subdivisions and to
impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor
vehicles upon habitual violators who have been convicted repeatedly of
violations of traffic laws.

     
History:   L. 1972, ch. 32, § 1; July 1.