First, a qualifier. We may see a change in Kansas DUI suspension laws on July 1, 2011. Our lawmakers are squabbling over money issues right now so this could impact whether the proposals I am about to share hit the statute books. The bill is labelled SB6, so you can track it if you wish on the Kansas legislature's web site.
All 1-year suspensions can be turned onto 45-day suspensions if the driver applies for an interlock/restricted license. This will potentially impact 1st time over .15 BAC drivers, as well as all 2nd and 3rd breath/blood failure drivers.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th lifetime refusal suspensions will morph into 1-year suspensions followed by 2, 3, 10, and lifetime interlock/restricted DLs.
In summation, it's really tough to make it in this world without driving vehicles. Moreover, suspended drivers will drive anyway, but will do so without insurance. These changes will make it possible for people to get DLs and make them insurable. Families of drunk drivers won't be forced to suffer due to the drunk relative's stupidity. People involved in accidents with former drunk drivers will be able to get their damages paid for. Everyone wins.
Also, drunks won't be able to drive unless they are alcohol free.
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