KS DMV KS DMV DUI and Alcohol Laws 2

Question 1

What is the minimum jail time for a first DUI conviction in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

Kansas law requires a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of public service for a first DUI conviction.

Question 2

After a DUI arrest in Kansas, how long does a driver have to request a hearing to contest license suspension?

Accepted Answer

14 days

Answer

Drivers have 14 days from the date of the DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing to contest the license suspension.

Question 3

What is an ignition interlock device (IID) and when is it required in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

A breath test device wired to the ignition, required for DUI offenders to drive

Answer

An IID requires the driver to provide a clean breath sample before the vehicle will start, and is mandatory for DUI convictions in Kansas.

Question 4

In Kansas, what is the penalty range for a second DUI conviction?

Accepted Answer

90 days to 1 year in jail and license revocation for 1 year

Answer

A second DUI in Kansas carries 90 days to 1 year in jail, a minimum $1,250 fine, and a one-year license revocation.

Question 5

Can an open container of alcohol be kept in the passenger compartment of a vehicle in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

No, open containers must be stored in the trunk or locked area

Answer

Kansas open container law prohibits open alcohol containers anywhere in the passenger compartment, including the back seat; they must be in the trunk.

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