Kansas Statutes 8-2906. Same; regulation of automated driving systems and ADS-equipped vehicles
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 8-2906
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
(a) (1) Automated driving systems and ADS-equipped vehicles shall be governed by:
(A) Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 8-2901 through 8-2910, and amendments thereto; and
(B) all applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws.
(2) Automated driving systems and ADS-equipped vehicles shall be regulated exclusively by the Kansas highway patrol. Violations of state and local traffic laws are enforceable as if the vehicle has a licensed human driver on board.
(3) The superintendent of the highway patrol may adopt such rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 8-2901 through 8-2910, and amendments thereto.
(b) A political subdivision of the state shall not impose requirements, including, but not limited to, performance standards specific to the operation of ADS-equipped vehicles, automated driving systems or on-demand driverless-capable vehicle networks that are in addition to the requirements set forth pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 8-2901 through 8-2910, and amendments thereto. A political subdivision of the state shall not impose a tax on ADS-equipped vehicles, automated driving systems or on-demand driverless-capable vehicle networks if such tax relates specifically to the operation of ADS-equipped vehicles, automated driving systems or on-demand driverless-capable vehicle networks.