YesIn addition to the exceptions found in 49 CFR §390.3T for interstate commerce, KSA 66-1,129(c)(1) (8) provides exceptions to the requirement for some intrastate operations. One of the most common exceptions is for private carriers, operating wholly within Kansas, between 10,001 and 26,000 lbs., with Kansas registration on the power unit. Such vehicles are
Yes. Limited exceptions are found in 49 CFR §390.3T, such as for the occasional transportation of personal property (e.g., renting a truck to move your family and personal belongings).
You must stop like all other regulated vehiclesUnless your vehicle is equipped with PrePass or DriveWyze services then you are not required to stop if you receive the bypass from the device. There is no specific requirement for haz-mat loads to stop.
Yes.The weigh stations are used for inspecting vehicles also, not just weighing. If the vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the weigh station is open, it must stop.
If your vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle (over 10,000 lbs., buses, limousines, or any size vehicle hauling haz-mat that requires placards), you must stop at the weigh station if it is open. While some of the regulatory signs read all TRUCKS must stop, the weigh stations are designed to weigh and inspect
Yes.Kansas has reciprocity agreements with Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Farmers entering Kansas from non-reciprocity states will only qualify for the CDL exceptions if they meet the requirements of a covered farm vehicle.
A USDOT number must be obtained from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The process will take about 30 minutes and is completed on-line, free of charge. Visit: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration
The person, company, or corporation that produces an ignition interlock device and certifies to the division that the manufacturer's representative and manufacturer's service providers are qualified to service and provide information on the manufacturer's state-approved ignition interlock device.
The IID will allow the ignition to be restarted without providing a breath test for several minutes following the engine's cease of operation. This will allow the driver a sufficient amount of time to quickly restart the engine.
Fees are incurred for installation, monitoring, removal and other servicing to the IID. The IID is typically leased to the customer, and all costs will be reviewed at the time of the initial call to schedule installation. Please visit the Affordability Program tab for reduced cost eligibility requirements. Affordability Program Information
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