2018 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 8 AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES
Article 17 UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
8-1761 Improper compression release engine braking system.

Universal Citation: KS Stat § 8-1761 (2018)

8-1761.Improper compression release engine braking system. (a) It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to use or cause to be used or operated any compression release engine braking system without such motor vehicle being equipped with a muffler in accordance with K.S.A. 8-1739, and amendments thereto.

(b) As used in this section, "compression release engine braking system" means a hydraulically operated device that converts a power producing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism.

(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the uniform act regulating traffic on highways.

History: L. 2004, ch. 114, § 1; Apr. 29.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Kansas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.