Smack-dab in the middle of the United States (literally, at least where the contiguous forty-eight are concerned), Kansas is at the center of the Heartland. Over the past two hundred years, European settlers have transformed the prairie into one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions. What makes the prairie so wonderful, wide open spaces, gorgeous landscape, is what makes this state such a joy to travel in. However, as with all other States, Kansas has compulsory auto insurance requirements that are in place to help ensure the public roads are safe for residents (and visitors).