Council adopts updated Standard Traffic and Uniform Public Offense codes
The council adopted the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance and the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code as drafted by city attorney staff, incorporating League of Kansas Municipalities model updates including broader move‑over rules and expanded trespass protections for critical infrastructure.
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City legal staff presented two model ordinances produced by the League of Kansas Municipalities: the 50th edition Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO) and the 41st edition Uniform Public Offense Code (UPOC). Staff said the STO updates include expanded move‑over provisions to protect vehicles with hazard lights; UPOC changes broaden trespassing protections around critical infrastructure such as utilities and transportation facilities (SEG 1747–1812).
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