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DUI FIRST OFFENSE: Conviction of a first Kansas DUI is a Class B misdemeanor. JAIL: A minimum of 90 days up to a maximum six (6) months imprisonment, or, in the court's discretion, 100 hours of community service. FINE: $750.00 to $1,000.00, plus there is a $150.00 ADSAP fee that goes to the state.

Kansas state law specifically prohibits any person from making an overt or conscious attempt to physically disable, disconnect or circumvent an ignition interlock device, unless certified pursuant to Kansas rules and regulations or statutes.

Ignition interlock system users must undergo a Compliance Review Process before the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) can issue the DUI restricted driver a valid license. HB-2377 was passed and signed into law effective July 1, 2022 and was implemented January 1, 2023.

Offenders will be required to pay financial penalties, and first offenders will have their driving privileges suspended for 30 days, and restricted for an additional 180 days.

DRIVING IN VIOLATION OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK REQUIREMENT: Tampering with or circumventing an ignition interlock is a Class A misdemeanor. On the first offense, an additional 90 days of ignition interlock will be added to the person's restriction.

A first-time conviction carries a minimum jail sentence of 90 days and a maximum of up to six months.

The device also requires periodic retests while the vehicle is still running, with any failed or missed tests being reported to the DMV and the court. Violating the ignition interlock device penalties could result in suspended license, fines and possible jail time.

In order to remove your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in the state of Kansas, Smart Start recommends that you call the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to confirm your removal date. You can also confirm that you are authorized to reinstate your license and that your restriction is complete.