Kansas · DUI · Checked October 2026
Ignition Interlock Rules in Kansas
Ignition Interlock Rules in Kansas: What Are the Rules?
When Kansas requires an ignition interlock after a DUI.
- First offense
- Yes, after the 30-day suspension: 180 days of interlock-only driving (1 year with certain driving-record history, or 1 year after a 1-year suspension at BAC 0.15 or more)
- Repeat offenses
- Second: 1 year (2 years at 0.15+); third: 2 years (3 at 0.15+); fourth: 3 years (4 at 0.15+); fifth or later: 10 years
First Offense in Kansas
yes, after the 30-day suspension: 180 days of interlock-only driving (1 year with certain driving-record history, or 1 year after a 1-year suspension at BAC 0.15 or more)
Repeat Offenses in Kansas
second: 1 year (2 years at 0.15+); third: 2 years (3 at 0.15+); fourth: 3 years (4 at 0.15+); fifth or later: 10 years
How the Program Works in Kansas
device must be approved by the Kansas Highway Patrol and kept at the driver's expense; a driver on a 10-year restriction may petition a district court for relief after 5 years
More on DUI Law in Kansas
See the full overview of DUI laws in Kansas and read about how ignition interlock programs work.
This page summarizes Kansas law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Kansas can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Ignition Interlock Required for a First DUI in Kansas?
yes, after the 30-day suspension: 180 days of interlock-only driving (1 year with certain driving-record history, or 1 year after a 1-year suspension at BAC 0.15 or more)
Is an Interlock Required for Repeat Offenses?
second: 1 year (2 years at 0.15+); third: 2 years (3 at 0.15+); fourth: 3 years (4 at 0.15+); fifth or later: 10 years