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Kansas Drunk Driving Fines & Penalties
First Kansas DUI1st Drunk Driving ConvictionJail – 48 Hour Mandatory Minimum, or
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Third Kansas DUI
3rd Drunk Driving Conviction
Felony Offense
Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
Fine – From $1,500 to $2,500
License Suspension – 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device – Required 1 Year after Suspension
Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
Complete Court Ordered Treatment Program
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Fourth Kansas DUI
4th Drunk Driving Conviction
Felony Offense
Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
Kansas Department of Corrections Post-Release Supervision for 1 Year
Fine – From $2,500
License Suspension – 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device – Required 1 Year after Suspension
Vehicle Impound – Up to 1 Year Possible
Complete Court Ordered Treatment Program
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Fifth Kansas DUI
5th (and Future) Drunk Driving Conviction
Felony Offense
Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
Kansas Department of Corrections Post-Release Supervision for 1 Year
Fine – From $2,500
License Suspension – Permanent
Drinking and Driving Laws in Kansas
The drunk driving laws in Kansas prohibits driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percentage or above. The limits are lower for drivers of commercial vehicles and minors. The .08 limit is the standard measurement used across the United States for the "impaired" driver. The Kansas law extends to alcohol, drugs or both. If you are driving with a child under the age of 14 in your vehicle when you commit a DUI, your punishment will be extended by one additional month of imprisonment.
How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Kansas?
There are many formulas, charts and calculators to determine your BAC, however these devices should be used with caution as each individual has physical attributes that impact their BAC score. Depending on your sex, weight and body-fat percentage, your BAC may be higher than any of these reference tools predict. It is safe to say that each drink you take brings you closer to impairment and a DUI arrest.
The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of Kansas has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Kansas, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.
For the first DUI conviction you receive in Kansas you will receive a mandatory 48 hours in jail and 100 hours of community service. You will also be ordered to participate in a drug safety action education program or a drug treatment program at your own expense. You will also be fined from $500-$1,000 in addition to paying your court costs, evaluation fees and probation. Your drivers license will be suspended initially for 30 days and then restricted for 330 days. It is also possible that your vehicle will be impounded for up to one year.
A second drunk driving conviction in the State of Kansas will cost you from 90 days to 1 year in jail. You will also be fined from $1,000 to $1,500 plus court costs, probation and court evaluation fees. You will be ordered to complete a alcohol and drug treatment program at your own expense. Your license will also be suspended for 1 year. After the 1 year driving suspension is completed you will be ordered to install a ignition interlock device at your expense for one year. Your vehicle may also be impounded for a period of 1 year.
Your 3rd drunk driving offense in Kansas is a felony. You will be imprisoned from 90 days to 1 year in jail. You will also be fined from $1,500 to $2,500 plus court costs, evaluation fees and probation costs. You will be ordered to complete a alcohol and drug treatment program at your own expense. Your license will also be suspended for 1 year. After the 1 year driving suspension is completed you will be ordered to install a ignition interlock device at your expense for one year. Your vehicle may also be impounded for a period of 1 year.
Your 4th drunk driving offense in Kansas is also a felony. You will be imprisoned from 90 days to 1 year in jail. You will also be fined $2,500 plus court costs, evaluation fees and probation costs. You will be ordered to complete a alcohol and drug treatment program at your own expense. Your license will also be suspended for 1 year. After the 1 year driving suspension is completed you will be ordered to install a ignition interlock device at your expense for one year. Your vehicle may also be impounded for a period of 1 year.
Once you are released from jail / prison, you will be placed in the custody of the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections for a 1 year period of post-release supervision which shall be required to include completion of a drug/alcohol treatment program at your own expense.
Your 5th drunk driving offense in Kansas is also a felony. You will be imprisoned from 90 days to 1 year in jail. You will also be fined $2,500 plus court costs, evaluation fees and probation costs. Your Drivers license will revoked for life. Once you are released from jail / prison, you will be placed in the custody of the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections for a 1 year period of post-release supervision which shall be required to include completion of a drug/alcohol treatment program at your own expense.
Drunk Driving Laws in Kansas
State of Kansas BAC Laws:
All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.
The Implied Consent Law in Kansas
The implied consent law in the State of Kansas requires a driver to submit to a chemical test of their Blood, Breath or Urine (K.S.A. 8-1001). Refusing such a test is not a constitutional right and there is no constitutional right to consult and attorney regarding whether to submit to this testing. If you refuse to submit to this test you will receive a 1 year suspension of your drivers license. Like many states, refusing to take a Alcohol or drug test in Kansas is just as bad, or worse than being convicted of a DUI.
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