Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 39 - KANSAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
Here’s a clear breakdown of Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) for Agency 39 – Kansas Turnpike Authority:
📚 Overview
Agency 39 covers rules under the Kansas Turnpike Authority, organized into six main Articles:
Article 1 – Limitations on Use of Turnpike
Article 2 – Tolls
Article 3 – Bonds and Coupons for Turnpike No. 1
Article 4 – Designation of Office
Article 5 – Discount Rates
Article 6 – Classification and Tolls for Kansas City Expressway (regulations.justia.com, kslegresearch.org)
🛣️ Example Provisions
• Use & Access Restrictions – K.A.R. 39‑1‑1
Defines permitted and prohibited vehicles on the turnpike:
No towed vehicles by non-rigid connection.
Trucks over certain axle or gross weight limits.
Explosives carriers banned, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
• Following Distance – K.A.R. 39‑1‑17
Passenger cars must maintain a 200 ft gap.
Trucks/tractors must maintain 300 ft. (law.cornell.edu)
• Definitions – K.A.R. 39‑1‑7
Provides terminology used throughout Agency 39 rules (from vehicles to toll classifications). Current as of March 27, 2025. (regulations.justia.com)
📂 How to Access the Regulations
For a complete list of Article titles and structure, use the Kansas Secretary of State / Justia regulations portal. (regulations.justia.com)
For authorized official copies, check the Kansas Administrative Regulations volumes on the Kansas SOS site. (sos.ks.gov)
✅ Summary
Agency 39 regulates turnpike use, tolls, vehicle restrictions, enforcement procedures, discount rules, bonds, and administrative organization. Among the most relevant are:
Vehicle rules (K.A.R. 39‑1‑1),
Following distance (K.A.R. 39‑1‑17),
Definitions (K.A.R. 39‑1‑7).
Each Article contains numerous precise provisions applicable to ensuring safe and regulated usage of the Kansas Turnpike.
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