I have a new windshield and the black glue covers part of the VIN. Can you just use the sticker on the door to complete the inspection?
No. The VIN is required to to be visible through the windshield.
I was stopped for speeding, but my radar detector never went off. Why?
There are many reasons why your radar detector may not have detected the radar. One simple reason is that your device is not set up to detect the specific band or type of device the officer was using. For example, a radar detector will not tell you if the officer is using a stopwatch or
Do I need to fix my cracked windshield?
A cracked windshield will not prohibit the MVE/VIN inspection process from being completed.
I have a vehicle that was “abandoned” on my property. How do I get a title for it?
You will need to file a Quiet Title action with your local District Court. Once this is completed, bring your vehicle and the final court order to your nearest Kansas Highway Patrol VIN inspection station for inspection.
Will my vehicle have to pass emissions testing?
The State of Kansas does not require emissions testing.
Does anyone there speak Spanish?
Spanish speaking employees come and go. If needed, we have translation services available to assist the inspector and the customer work through the MVE/VIN inspection process.
I purchased an antique vehicle on a bill of sale. How do I get a title for it?
A vehicle is considered antique if the body is identifiable and 35 years old or older. You will need an MVE-1 or MVE-1D inspection. If the vehicle sold on a bill of sale is 60 years old or older, it will not need a VIN Inspection.MVE/VIN inspections are performed by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Once
I have heard that I can drive 5 or 10 mile per hour over the posted speed limit without being ticketed. Is this true?
It is a violation of Kansas law to speed as little as 1 mile per hour over the posted speed limit. The law states speed violations of 10 or less miles per hour over the speed limit in 55 to 75 mile per hour zones will not count as moving violations for purposes of driving
Can I get a speeding ticket if I drive with the flow of traffic?
Speed limits are set for the safety of all motorists and others along the roadway. There is no "flow of traffic" exception in Kansas law, and you risk being cited for speeding if you choose to exceed the posted limit.
Why can’t I order direct?
Because Federal code provides for 1 state point of contact (SPOC) to administer the program on behalf of state and local units of government. Please call 785-296-6800 for more information.
