Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas cities

The 50th Edition of the Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO) has been incorporated by Reference Under the Provisions of K.S.A. 12-3009 through 12-3012, and K.S.A. 12-3301 and 12-3302 by Ordinance no. 23-3432 in the City of Abilene, KS.  The STO has been published by the League of Municipalities since 1960.  It is designed to provide a comprehensive traffic code for Kansas cities. All citations refer to the Kansas Statutes in effect 7/1/2023.  

Standard Traffic Ordinance 50th Edition (PDF)

The 39th Edition of the Uniform Public Offense Code (UPOC) has been incorporated by Reference Under the Provisions of K.S.A. 12-3009 through 12-3012, and K.S.A. 12-3301 and 12-3302 by Ordinance No. 23-3433 in the City of Abilene, KS.  The UPOC has been published by the League of Municipalities since 1980.  It is designed to provide a comprehensive public offense ordinance for Kansas cities.  All citations refer to the Kansas Statutes in effect 7/1/2023.

Ordinance 23-3433 also omits the following sections for enforcement from the UPOC:
Sec. 6.16 Giving a Worthless Check
Sec. 6.19 Equity Skimming
Sec. 10.29 Violation of a Public Health Order

Uniform Public Offense Code 39th Edition (PDF)

In accordance to K.S.A. 12-4301 and 12-4305 the City of Abilene's current bond and fine schedule as approved by the Municipal Court Judge establishes a schedule of fines and set bond amounts which shall be imposed for municipal ordinance violations and is as follows:

Fine Schedule 2023 (PDF)

Please direct any court-related inquiries to the Municipal Court at 785-263-1213 or email court@apdks.org.