Kansas § 8-284 - Public policy of state. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Kansas:(a) To provide maximum safety for all persons
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§ 8-284. Public policy of state. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Kansas:(a) To provide maximum safety for all persons
8-284. Public policy of state. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Kansas:(a) To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of the state;(b) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on such highways to persons who by their conduct, attitude and record have demonstrated their indifference to the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws of this state, the orders of its courts and the statutorily required acts of its administrative agencies; and(c) To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the peace and dignity of this state and its political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual violators who have been convicted repeatedly of violations of traffic laws.History: L. 1972, ch. 32, § 1; July 1.
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