Kansas DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Kansas.
Calculate your Kansas DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Kansas costs about $11,074, the 48th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DUI cost in Kansas?
Add up the fine ($750-$1,000), attorney fees (our estimate: $1,500-$5,000), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Kansas at about $11,074, within a range of $6,689 to $16,535, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Kansas?
Kansas uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Kansas?
A first-offense DUI in Kansas carries a license suspension of 30 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas requires an ignition interlock device for 6 months following a first DUI conviction. We estimate the monthly cost at about $85.
Does Kansas require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Kansas requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 1 year following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 50-100%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Kansas?
In Kansas, a DUI becomes a felony on the third offense (lifetime lookback). Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Kansas.
Can a DUI be expunged in Kansas?
Kansas allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $195-$250.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Kansas?
In Kansas, you have 14 days from the date of the suspension notice to request a hearing on your license (K.S.A. 8-1020(a)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Kansas have to charge you with a DUI?
In Kansas, the state generally must file DUI charges within 5 years of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DUI in Kansas?
Kansas generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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