Operation on roadways laned for traffic.
Kansas City Code § 70-743
in effectSec. 70-743. - Operation on roadways laned for traffic.
(a) All motorcycles, other than mopeds, are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. This subsection shall not apply to a motorcyclist passing a bicycle or to the driver of a moped, or to a police officer in the performance of his duties.
(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. This subsection shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their duties.
(d) Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 34.262; Ord. No. 41525, 10-20-72; Ord. No. 56381, 8-16-84)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH70TRVE_ARTVIIIMOMOIVCY_S70-743OPROLATRFetched: 10/28/2026