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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 purchased an antique vehicle on a bill of sale. How do I get a title for it?High Touch2022-12-05T11:54:18-06:00

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 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?High Touch2022-05-26T10:18:37-05:00

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.

I have a vehicle that was “abandoned” on my property. How do I get a title for it?High Touch2022-10-28T13:43:11-05:00

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.

Does anyone there speak Spanish?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:22-05:00

Can I have a radar detector in Kansas?

Yes. Radar detectors are legal, except in commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 10,000 pounds or more.

Can I have a radar detector in Kansas?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

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.

Why can’t I order direct?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

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.

Can I get a speeding ticket if I drive with the flow of traffic?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

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

I have heard that I can drive 5 or 10 mile per hour over the posted speed limit without being ticketed. Is this true?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

How do Troopers measure how fast vehicles are going?

The Kansas Highway Patrol uses 3 methods of measuring the speed of vehicles traveling on our highways. - Radar: The most commonly used method of measuring the speed of other vehicles is Doppler Traffic Radar (Radio Detection And Ranging). Radar units used by the Patrol are capable of tracking the speed of vehicles while the

How do Troopers measure how fast vehicles are going?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

How fast is too fast?

Kansas speed regulations start with the basic rule that the speed of a vehicle has to be reasonable and prudent for existing conditions. Even when the posted speed limit is 70 mph, it may be safe to go 45 mph due to heavy rain, snow, ice or blowing dust.

How fast is too fast?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:21-05:00

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