Kansas Emergency & Utility Vehicles

Under Kansas's "Ben Bennett Law," drivers must change lanes or slow down when passing:

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against K.S.A. §8-1530
A

Only police vehicles with flashing lights.

The law covers a broader set of vehicles.

B

Any stationary vehicle displaying emergency, hazard, or warning lights.

Correct answer

C

Only tow trucks.

Tow trucks are included but not the only vehicles.

D

Only vehicles in construction zones.

The law applies regardless of zone type.

Detailed Explanation

Kansas's "Ben Bennett Law" (named for a tow-truck driver killed in a roadside incident) requires drivers to move over or slow down when passing ANY stationary vehicle with activated emergency, hazard, or warning lights — not just police. Covered vehicles include tow trucks, utility vehicles, and even disabled vehicles showing hazards.

Source: K.S.A. §8-1530

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