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5 days ago
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Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Speeding drivers can cause big problems on Kansas' highways, but what about those who are going too slow? Drivers on the highways of Kansas may get frustrated when a fellow traveler passes by going far above the posted speed limit. But just as going too fast can cause crashes, road rage and other issues, so too can going too slow for highway speeds. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) this week to find out what problems come about when drivers travel too slowly on the highway. The Kansas Turnpike and rural segments of freeway have posted speed limits of up to 75 mph with a 40 mph minimum, according to the KHP website. KHP trooper warns of 'tire gator' danger on Kansas highways KHP spokeswoman April McCollum said there is a law in Kansas regarding the minimum speed regulation. It specifies that Kansas' head of transportation or local authorities have the ability to designate minimum speed limits within their jurisdictions based on the results of an engineering and traffic investigation. 'No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.' Kansas Statute 8-1561(a) excerpt KHP troopers do issue citations for drivers who are found to be going to slow and violating the above law. McCollum said the KHP issued the following number of citations over the past few years: 2020 – 63. 2021 – 50. 2022 – 40. 2023 – 42. 2024 – 49. Do you still have to slow down for work zones on the weekend in Kansas? 'Driving significantly slower than the flow of traffic can cause other drivers to react abruptly, leading to an increased risk of traffic crashes,' McCollum said. Drivers are allowed some wiggle room on this depending on current circumstances on the highway. However, drivers that aren't able to maintain the right speed are encouraged to get off the road if possible. 'Drivers are permitted to travel at a reduced speed for safety purposes, such as adverse road conditions or poor visibility,' McCollum said. 'Otherwise, vehicles that are unable to maintain a minimum speed should be removed from the roadway.' McCollum said the KHP generally asks that all drivers put away distractions while traveling on the state's highways and make sure everyone is wearing their seat belts. She also encourages drivers to obey the posted speed limit as well. What is the right way to use the left lane on Kansas highways? State troopers weigh in 'Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash,' McCollum said. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Deadly head-on crash reported in Cloud County
CLOUD COUNTY (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports that there was a deadly head-on crash in Cloud County on Wednesday. Around 5 p.m., the first vehicle was driving east on US-24 south of Concordia and crossed the center line, hitting vehicle two head-on, according to the KHP. The second vehicle hit a guardrail, coming to rest in a north-side ditch. 50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash No additional details were immediately available. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Brown County between Hiawatha and Horton on Wednesday. At 11:12 p.m., a 16-year-old girl was driving a Chevy Silverado southbound on U74 when the vehicle left the road, went into a ditch and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on its driver's side, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log. Fort Riley museums may close amid Army's operational review A passenger of the vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, was seriously injured and taken to an area hospital for treatment. The KHP reported that all three occupants of the vehicle were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-06-2025
- Automotive
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Abilene
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A 64-year-old Oklahoma man was seriously injured Saturday morning in a crash on K-15 Highway in Dickinson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. near mile marker 151, just north of 300 Avenue. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle rear-ended a Chevy Equinox that was turning east onto 300 Avenue. This area is just north of Abilene, where K-15 intersects with Interstate 70. KDOT changes weekend closure plans for I-135 in Wichita The motorcyclist was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with suspected serious injuries. The driver of the Chevy, a 22-year-old woman from Lost Springs, was not hurt. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-06-2025
- Automotive
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Tonganoxie man seriously injured in rollover crash
LEAVENWORTH (KSNT) – A 64-year-old Tonganoxie man was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Leavenworth County on Monday. Around 3 p.m., the 64-year-old man was driving a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee east on I-70 when he made an evasive maneuver, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). The driver left the road to the right, hit a metal guard and rolled over. $1.9 billion CHIPS grant denied for Kansas The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. The KHP reported he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
