How DUI Penalties Work in Kansas

KANSAS DUI PENALTY CHART *

DUI CONVICTION

TYPICAL RANGE OF PENALTIES

FIRST DUI
See Note 1 below

• Minimum 48 hours jail or 100 hours of community service.
• Fines of $750 – $1000.
• License suspension: 30 days to 1 year, plus 180 days to 1 year restriction to driving only with a car that has a registered interlock devise installed.

SECOND DUI

• Minimum five days jail;
• Fines of $1250 – $1500;
• License suspension of one year plus at least 1 year interlock restriction.

THIRD DUI

• Minimum 90 days jail (possibly served in work release or home confinement); May be charged as a felony or misdemeanor
• Fines of $1500 – $2500;
• License suspension of 1 year plus at least 2 years interlock restriction.

Note 1:  Successful completion of the Kansas DUI diversion program will allow you to avoid a ‘conviction’.  A Diversion IS on your Driver’s record and still operates as a ‘first offense’ for purposes of future DUI charges, and ‘occurrence’ for purpose of driver’s license suspensions.

Note 2:  Expect more jail time if you have a child under 14 in the car with you at the time of your DUI.

Note 3:  A fifth or greater conviction will result in a permanent revocation of your Kansas driver’s license.

*The legislature frequently makes changes to the laws regarding DUI’s and DL privileges, so consult with an attorney for the most updated information.