Article 1. Standard Traffic Ordinance
14-101 Standard traffic ordinance incorporated.
There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of regulating traffic within the corporate limits of the City of Stafford, Kansas, that certain standard traffic ordinance knows as the "Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities", Edition of 2026, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas. No fewer than three copies of said Standard Traffic Ordinance shall be marked or stamped "Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 1084", and to which shall be attached a copy of this article or said ordinance and filed with the city clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. The police department, municipal judge and all administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied, at the cost of the city, such number of official copies of such Standard Traffic Ordinance similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.
(Ord. 902, Sec. 1; Code 1996; Ord. 1016; Ord. 1022; Code 2015; Ord. 1038; Ord. 1048; Ord. 1052; Ord. 1058; Ord. 1065; Ord. 1071; Ord. 1077; Ord. 1084)
14-102 Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.
(Ord. 902, Sec. 2; Code 1996; Ord. 1016; Ord. 1022; Code 2015; Ord. 1038; Ord. 1048; Ord. 1052; Ord. 1058; Ord. 1065; Ord. 1071; Ord. 1077; Ord. 1084)
14-103 Penalty for scheduled fines.
The fine for violation of an ordinance traffic infraction or any other traffic offense for which the municipal judge establishes shall be set by the municipal judge unless set forth in the Standard Traffic Ordinance of 2026 (commonly known as STO).
(Ord. 902, Sec. 3; Code 1996; Ord. 1016; Ord. 1022; Code 2015; Ord. 1038; Ord. 1048; Ord. 1058; Ord. 1065; Ord. 1071; Ord. 1077; Ord. 1084)
14-104 Offenses not prosecuted in municipal court.
The following offenses shall not be prosecuted in the Municipal Court of Stafford, Kansas but can still be prosecuted in the District Court of Stafford County, Kansas:
(Ord. 1048; Ord. 1052; Ord. 1058; Ord. 1065; Ord. 1071; Ord. 1077; Ord. 1084)
14-105 STO amendment; motorized bicycles, scooters and skateboards.
The Standard Traffic Ordinance incorporated in this article shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric-assisted scooter or electric unicycle on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway, except for crossing a state highway as necessary.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), traffic regulations applicable to bicycles, Sections 127 to 133, inclusive, shall be applicable to operators of electric-assisted scooters and electric unicycles.
(c) Operators of electric-assisted scooters and electric unicycles, regardless of where they are operated within this city:
(1) must yield the right of way to any pedestrian, and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian;
(2) must not engage in any activity that interferes with the operator's ability to give full attention and remain alert to the safe operation of the device;
(3) must not operate the device in a careless, reckless or negligent manner that may endanger persons or property; and
(4) shall be operated with due regard to conditions then existing, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, parked or moving bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow areas that make it unsafe to continue along a route of travel.
(d) The number of persons allowed on an electric-assisted scooter shall not exceed the number for which it is designed to carry, as identified by the manufacturer.
Sec. 135.2. Motorized Skateboards.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized skateboard on any street, road or highway in this City.
(b) Motorized skateboards that have an electric motor and are either designed to be and are actually stood upon by the operator, or are designed to be and are actually sat upon by the operator with a minimum seat height of 24 inches as measured from the ground to the top of the seat at the time they are operated, may be operated upon a sidewalk or paved recreational path or trails, provided that:
(1) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorized skateboard between the time from sunset to sunrise, or at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions persons and vehicles on the highway or sidewalk are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead;
(2) No person shall operate a motorized skateboard in excess of 15 miles per hour; and
(3) All persons must operate a motorized skateboard with caution and due regard to conditions then existing, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazard
General Provisions for operating Electric Bicycles, electric scooters and electric skateboard in Stafford, Kansas.
(a) Helmet: Helmet is defined as a protective headgear designed to absorb impact and protect the head during an accident, and which meets or exceeds the safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or equivalent standard setting body for bicycling or skateboarding activities. Minor: Minor is defined as a person under 18 years of age.
(b) Helmet Required for Minor Riders. All minor riders, including non-operators, on motorized scooters or electric-assisted bicycles within the city limits of Stafford are required to wear a secured helmet while riding.
(c) Warnings and Fines. Violations of this Section will result in a warning for a first offense, which warning shall be logged and tracked by the City's police department. Subsequent violations will result in a fine of $50.00. If the offender is a minor, then the police shall give the parent the notice to appear. Any parent who knowingly or negligently allows a minor to ride without a helmet may be charged with this ordinance.
(d) Exemptions. This Section 11-224 does not apply to minor riders on motorized scooters or electric-assisted bicycles on private property where the owner has explicitly allowed for such use without a helmet requirement.
(Ord. 1086)