ORDINANCE NO. 2143 SUMMARY
On June 12, 2025, the City of Kingman, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 2143 which amends Sections 14-235 and 14-236 of the Code of the City of Kingman related to the operation of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The ordinance increases the maximum allowable speed limit for UTV operation on public streets from 30 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour. It also authorizes limited diagonal crossing of State Highway 14 (South Main Street) at two designated locations for the purpose of accessing or departing from the Riverside Park entrance, and only when no reasonable alternative route is available. Additionally, the ordinance clarifies that an Instructional Permit or other restricted or provisional license that does not authorize unsupervised driving does not satisfy the license requirement for UTV operation. Pursuant to K.S.A. 12-3007 this summary is certified by Cody Smith, City Attorney. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.cityofkingman.com or at City Hall, 324 North Main St., Kingman, Kansas.
