Kansas DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Kansas is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jul 1st 1993)

(If you’ve been charged with Kansas DUI, the law allows only 10-13 days for your Kansas DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Kansas DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) for a hearing to save your driving license)

Kansas DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Kansas it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Kansas and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in Kansas

Kansas is a state with a ten-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after ten years. If it is ten years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within ten years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First Dui - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI - drunk driving conviction in Kansas:

• $500 to $1,000 fine plus costs and fees
• mandatory 48 hours jail
• possible 100 hours community service in lieu of jail time
• 30 days drivers license suspension (then additional 330 days restricted drivers license)
• mandatory attendance at treatment program
• possibility of vehicle being impounded for up to one year
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI - drunk driving conviction in Kansas:

• $1.000 to $1,500 fine plus costs and fees
• 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
• 1 year drivers license suspension (then additional 1 year ignition interlock restricted drivers license)
• mandatory attendance at treatment program
• possibility of vehicle being impounded for up to one year
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in Kansas:

• $1.500 to $2,500 fine plus costs and fees
• 90 days to one year in jail
• 1 year drivers license suspension (then additional 1 year ignition interlock restricted drivers license)
• mandatory attendance at treatment program
• possibility of vehicle being impounded for up to one year
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fourth DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fourth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Kansas:

• $2,500 fine plus costs and fees
• 90 days to one year imprisonment
• 1 year drivers license suspension (then additional 1 year ignition interlock restricted drivers license)
• Mandatory attendance at treatment program
• Probation
• Possibility of vehicle being impounded for up to one year
• SR22 insurance requirement

At the end of the incarceration/work release program, you will be placed in the custody of the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections for a one-year period of post-release supervision which shall be required to include completion of a drug/alcohol treatment program (at your expense).

Fifth (And Subsequent) DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fifth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Kansas:

• $2,500 fine plus costs and fees
• 90 days to one year imprisonment
• permanent drivers license revocation

At the end of the incarceration/work release program, you will be placed in the custody of the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections for a one-year period of post-release supervision which shall be required to include completion of a drug/alcohol treatment program (at your expense).

A BAC of 0.15% or more or a child under the age 0f 14 years in vehicle will result in stiffer sentences

Juvenile DUI (Under 18)

Juveniles who are at least 14 but not yet 18 years of age, who are charged with DUI are tried in adult court, rather than juvenile court. A juvenile's sentence, however, cannot be longer than ten days and can only be served in a juvenile detention facility. The court has the authority to revoke or suspend a juvenile's driving privileges, upon conviction for DUI, for a period of up to one year. Instead of suspension, the court may impose restrictions on a juvenile's driving privileges.

UNDER 21 DUI

It is unlawful for any person under 21 to operate or attempt to operate a vehicle with a breath or blood alcohol content of .02 or greater. If a driver under 21 has a BAC of .02-.079 there are no criminal penalties, but driving privileges can be suspended. If the BAT is between .02 and .08, driving privileges may be suspended for 30 days on the first occurrence, and one year on any subsequent occurrence. If a driver has a BAT of .08 or above, driving privileges can be suspended for one year.

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Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Kansas and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Kansas

In Kansas, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

• 1 year drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second chemical test refusal

• 2 years drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third Chemical test refusal

• 3 years drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fourth Chemical test refusal

• 10 years drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fifth chemical test refusal

• Lifetime drivers license revocation

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Kansas AUTO insurance (high Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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Kansas SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 12 months after a DUI - drunk driving - alcohol related driving conviction and can be very expensive if you go with the wrong provider. Some insurance companies will not even do an SR22 insurance filing. Get a FREE DUI auto insurance quote and compare rates to find the best deal, simply enter your ZIP code above and you can be comparing prices for Kansas auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Kansas

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Kansas for private passenger vehicles is:

Liability

• $25,000 per person for bodily injury (BIL)
• $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
• $10,000 per accident for property damage (PDL)

Personal Injury Protection

• $4,500 per person for medical expenses
• $900 month for one year for disability and/or loss of income (for one year)
• $25 per day for in-home services (for one year)
• $2,000 for funeral, burial or cremation expenses
• $4,500 for rehabilitation expenses

Uninsured/Underinsured

• $25,000 per person
• $50,000 per accident

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer Kansas DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your Kansas drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay. Talk to a local Kansas Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in Kansas? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in Kansas? • Does Kansas have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with Kansas laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in Kansas? It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local Kansas criminal defense attorney specialising in Kansas drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the Kansas drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local Kansas DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful Kansas DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in Kansas

Kansas Drivers Manual

Kansas SR22 Insurance Requirement

Kansas DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles)

Kansas Department of Transportation

Kansas State Courts (Judicial Branch)

Kansas Department of Insurance

Kansas DUI Lawyers

Kansas DUI discussion forum

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