What a DUI Costs in Kansas
Fees and fines set by the state. Attorney fees, insurance increases, and lost work come on top and vary by case.
First-offense fine
$750 to $1,000
Ignition interlock restricted license application fee
$100
Charged by the Division of Vehicles to change a suspension to interlock-restricted driving under K.S.A. 8-1015. The interlock itself is paid for separately, to the provider.
Alcohol and drug evaluation
At least $150
Required before sentencing or diversion under K.S.A. 8-1008, paid by you to the licensed provider.
Official sources
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Administrative Hearing Information
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Alcohol Actions Chart
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Proof of Insurance
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Suspended Licenses / Driver Solutions
- K.S.A. 8-1001 Tests for alcohol or drugs
- K.S.A. 8-1014 Suspension and restriction of driving privileges
- K.S.A. 8-1020 Administrative hearing
- K.S.A. 8-1567 Driving under the influence
- K.S.A. 8-1567a Persons under 21
- K.S.A. 8-2,144 Commercial drivers (Kansas Legislature)
- K.S.A. 21-6614 Expungement
- Kansas Legislature — 2025 House Bill 2221 (as amended by House committee)
- K.S.A. 8-1008 Alcohol and drug evaluations
- K.S.A. 8-1015 Ignition interlock restrictions
- K.S.A. 22-2909 Diversion agreements
- Kansas Secretary of State — 2025 Session Laws, Chapter 32 (HB 2221)
- Kansas Legislature — HB 2221 (2025)
- Kansas Statutes 8-1015 (2025)
Educational information, not legal advice. Kansas law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles (Administrative Hearing Section) and talk to a licensed Kansas attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.