SB 8

This bill requires drivers to slow down and, when possible, move over a lane when passing any stopped vehicle displaying hazard lights, flares, or warning cones. Current Kansas law only requires this for emergency vehicles — SB 8 extends that protection to utility workers, truck drivers, road crews, and anyone else stopped on the shoulder. This is a common-sense safety measure that directly protects Teamsters, IBEW lineworkers, Operating Engineers, and other union members who regularly work alongside traffic.