Frequently Asked Questions

No, the state of Kansas does not allow drivers to order a certified drivers record online. The only type of KS driving record you can obtain online is the limited drivers license record. To check your online driving record, go to the Kansas Department or Revenue website and follow the instruction. You can check your drivers record online at any time of the day and on any day of the week.

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The handling of speeding tickets in the state of Kansas varies by county and the Court handling your case. The Court may allow you to enroll in a defensive driving course in order to dismiss your traffic ticket or successful completion of defensive driving classes may be a requirement of your sentence issued by the Court.

Kansas offers drivers the option of completing an online traffic course or attending traffic school in a classroom. To find a state-approved traffic school near you, click here.

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Paying traffic ticket means that you are not contesting the traffic citation and you are pleading guilty to a traffic offense. If you decide to take this step and plead guilty to a traffic violation, the state of Kansas offers several ways to pay traffic fines.

Your options for paying traffic tickets in the state of Kansas depend on the KS court handling your case. Usually, the back of the citation indicates the deadlines and options for addressing the payment of your traffic fine. You can pay your Kansas traffic ticket online, by mail or in person.

Online payment of traffic fines is not available in all the counties in Kansas, therefore make sure to check the back of your traffic ticket to see if your county allows it.

When paying your traffic ticket by mail, check the “guilty” box on the back of the ticket and mail the citation and the cost of the traffic fine via check or money order to the address listed on the ticket.

To pay traffic fine in person, head to the court where your ticket is answerable and present the traffic citation with you along with the payment.

Also make sure you submit your payment before the deadline date shown on your ticket expires.

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The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) is a federal law that controls how drivers license and motor vehicle information is distributed. Under the DPPA, personal information obtained by the Kansas Department of Revenue cannot be released unless the request for information falls within one of the exceptions in the Act.

You can file a complaint if you believe someone has illegally accessed your DMV record to the proper authorities. If anyone discloses or obtains information from a KS DOR driving record for a use not permitted in the statutes defined in the form is subject to civic and/or criminal penalties.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

You can check your Kansas drivers record online, in person or by mail, depending on the type of Kansas driving record you wish to order.

ONLINE

Kansas only allows you to check your limited drivers license record online. Go to the Kansas Department or Revenue website and follow the instructions. You can check your KS driving record 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fee for purchasing a driving record online is $8.70.

BY MAIL OR IN PERSON

You can only obtain a certified or non-certified Kansas drivers record by mail or in person. You will need to complete a Request Form (TR/DL 302) and submit it to any Kansas DOR location or mail it to the following address:

Kansas Department of Revenue Driver Solutions P.O. Box 12021 Topeka, KS 66612-2021

You will also have to pay the $10 fee by check or money order payable to “Driver Solutions” if you are requesting your KS motor vehicle record by mail.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

If you receive a traffic citation in the state of Kansas, you can plead guilty and pay the traffic fine or you can plead not guilty and fight the ticket in Court. If you win the case, the traffic ticket will be dismissed and it will not be noted on your KS drivers record. To increase your chances of winning the case, consult a traffic attorney.

Under certain circumstance, the Court may allow you to attend a state- approved defensive driving school to dismiss your traffic ticket or avoid a suspension on your drivers license.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Kansas

To get a copy of someone else s driving record you must obtain a letter signed by the driver authorizing you to have a copy of their KS driving record or a completed 3rd Party Consent Form (TR-301) filled out the driver. You must also pay the $10 fee. Payments can be made in cash or by check or mail order. You can request a copy in person or via letter which must contain the driver s full name, drivers license number, date of birth and your current mailing address, sent to:

Driver Solutions Bureau,

P.O. Box 12021,

Topeka, KS 66612-2021.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

Being a KS drivers license holder means that you consent to submit to a BAC test if pulled over by a law enforcement officer. If you refuse to take the chemical test, your license will be revoked for the duration of one year in addition to payment of fines.

Refusing to take the chemical test is a separate offence from DUI/DWI. Even if you are acquitted of DUI charges, you may still face license suspension/revocation for refusing to submit to a BAC test. This also means that you will have to pay a higher fine and have your drivers license suspension/revocation extended for a longer period of time. It may also result in higher reinstatement fees.

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The state of Kansas does not have a point system in place to track traffic violations and corresponding fines. However, the lack of a point system does not mean that the state doesn t issue traffic citations and record traffic offenses.

Under certain circumstance, the Court may allow you to enroll in traffic school to dismiss your traffic ticket or avoid a suspension on your drivers license.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Kansas

The state of Kansas does not implement a point system to track traffic offences. However, that does not mean that the state doesn t issue traffic citations or record traffic violations. Having three violations or more within one year on your driving record will result in a suspended driving license. Kansas may suspend your license for other reasons as well, therefore it is best to check your drivers record for any outstanding traffic violations, suspensions or revocations.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

The state of Kansas does not have a point system to track traffic violations and corresponding fines. However, the Court may appoint a mandatory completion of a traffic school course as part of the suspension requirements on your drivers license. In addition, you can enroll in a traffic course to improve your driving skills, to get a traffic ticket dismissed or to improve your car insurance rates.

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If you have lost your traffic ticket, you need to contact the Kansas Court where your ticket is answerable. There are two types of courts in the state of Kansas that handle traffic violations: Municipal Courts (for city-level traffic violations) and District Courts (for county and state-level traffic tickets).

In addition, you can contact the Court handling your traffic offense if you have more queries about the ticket in question, the deadline by which you need to pay the traffic violation or other issues related to your traffic fine. If you are not sure which KS Court you need to contact, check with your local KS DMV.

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Under Kansas laws, if you arrested for a DUI/DWI, the arresting officer will confiscate your KS driving license and issue a DC-27 form. This certifies that your Kansas drivers license will be suspended in 30 days. The DC-27 form, along with a warrant, will be sent to the Kansas Division of Vehicles. The driver is entitled to schedule an administrative hearing within 10 days of the notice of suspension or revocation. Driving privileges may or may not be reinstated pending the outcome of the hearing. To ensure that the hearing does not go against you, you are advised to consult a DUI/DWI attorney beforehand.

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There are three types of driving records available from the Kansas Department of Revenue:

• Online, limited driver’s license record, which can be obtained online and costs $8.70.
• Non-certified motor vehicle record (MVR), which can only be obtained by mail or in person. The required fee for this type of record is $10.
• Certified motor vehicle record, which can only be obtained by mail or in person and which costs $15.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

For drivers aged 21 or older with BAC higher than 0.08%, the penalties for DUI/DWI conviction depend on the severity of the offense and the number of times the driver has been convicted for it.

• First offence may result in imprisonments for 48 consecutive hours to 6 months and suspension of driving privileges for 30 days and interlock restrictions for for 330 days.
• A second offense may result in imprisonment for 90 days to one year and suspension of driving privileges for one year and interlock restrictions for one year thereafter.
• The third offense may result in imprisonment for 90 days- one year and suspension of driving privileges for one year and interlock restrictions for one year thereafter.

You will also be required to undergo an alcohol and drug abuse treatment program. In certain cases the Court will allow you to perform community service of remain under house arrest in the place of a prison sentence.

Bear in mind that stricter penalties apply for DUI convictions if you have a child younger than 14 years old as a passenger, if you BAC is higher than 0.15% or if you are involved in an accident or vehicular homicide as a result of driving under the influence.

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Certain traffic violations are automatically reported to the Kansas Driver Control Division and Kansas in turn, routinely provides information regarding traffic citations and convictions to other states. Therefore, if you get a traffic ticket in another state, it will be treated as if it were received in your home state, while failure to pay an out-of-state traffic ticket in the state of Kansas may result in penalties or even a suspension on your driving license.

Even though Kansas does not have a point system for traffic offenses, it still keeps records of your traffic citations and convictions.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Kansas

KS CDL holders convicted of a traffic offense must notify their employer within 30 days of receiving the ticket. Penalties and fines vary depending on the nature and severity of the traffic violation and the number of times the driver has been convicted of a traffic offence. However, please keep in mind that stricter penalties apply to commercial drivers, particularly to drivers transporting hazardous material.

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Your Kansas driving record includes personal information such as your full name, physical description and address. It also contains information about your Kansas drivers license, such as drivers license number, class, issue date, and status, as well as information about your traffic convictions, citations, and violations.

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The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit in the state of Kansas is as follows:

• 0.08% or more for drivers over 21 years of age.
• 0.02% or more for drivers under 21 years of age.
• 0.04% or more for commercial drivers.

If you are pulled over with BAC over the prescribed limits, you will automatically lose your driving privileges and your drivers license will be confiscated.

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For drivers aged 21 or older with BAC higher than 0.08%, the cost of DUI/DWI depends on the severity of the offense and the number of times the driver has been convicted for it. The fines for DUI/DWI in the state of Kansas are as follows:

• First offence: $500-$1000 fine
• Second offense: $1000 -$1500 fine
• Third offense: $1500-$2500 fine
• Fourth offense: $2500 fine

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Kansas traffic fines depend on the violation in question, however most of the traffic fines implemented are the same across the state. You can consult Kansas s Uniform Fine Schedule for Traffic Infractions or the Fine and Cost Schedule for Speeding Violations for the exact amount you will be required to pay.

Keep in mind that in addition to the traffic fine, you will also be required to pay court fees and DUI fines and surcharges if you are found guilty of a DUI/DWI conviction.

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The fees to obtain a copy of your or someone else Kansas driving record are as follows:

• Limited drivers license record: $8.70.
• Non-certified driving record: $10.
• Certified driving record: $15.

You can pay by cash, check or money order made out to “Driver Solutions”, depending on the manner in which you request a copy of your drivers record. However, make sure to check with your local Kansas DMV to find out which methods of payment are accepted.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for commercial drivers in Kansas is 0.04%. If pulled over with BAC higher than the prescribed limit you might face a suspension on your CDL for one year and an “out-of-service” order valid for 24 hours in addition to other penalties and fines. Furthermore, you will be barred from driving a commercial vehicle for life if you are convicted of DUI/DWI for the second time.

KS commercial driver license holders convicted of DUI must notify their employer within 30 days of receiving the citation or by the end of the next business day if they receive a disqualification notice.

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Minors caught with BAC 0.2% will not face any penalties or fines. However, being pulled over while driving under the influence will result in drivers permit suspension for at least 30 days for a first offense. The Court might also order the placement of an Ignition Interlock Device for a minimum of 330 days. The suspension period will be extended for a second or subsequent offences.

Other penalties might apply for higher BAC levels, such as reinstatement fees as high as $800 and interlock restrictions for up to 10 years.

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If your suspended drivers license was caused by an alcohol-related offense, you will need to apply for a reinstated license only after your suspension period is over. You will receive a notification from the Kansas DMV with instruction on how to reinstate suspended drivers license. Typically you will be required to:

• Visit your a Kansas DOR near you.
• Submit any required suspension documents.
• Prove that you have successfully completed the alcohol and drug abuse treatment program or a comparable program.
• Maintain proof of financial responsibility (SR-22 insurance).
• Retake the DMV driving and written test, if necessary.
• Pay the applicable reinstatement fees.

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If you receive a DUI conviction in the state of Kansas, the court may order an ignition interlock device to be placed on any vehicle you drive. This device requires you to pass a BAC test before you start to drive your car. Ignition Interlock Devices can only be installed and maintained by an approved vendor. For a list of state-approved interlock manufacturers and installers check the website of the Kansas Department of Revenue. Note that if your vehicle has an installed ignition interlock device, the state of Kansas allows you to use your employer s car, but only during business hours.

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The State of Kansas does not have an online traffic ticket search system in place, therefore you cannot find traffic violation information online. However, if you have queries about the ticket in question or the deadline by which you need to pay the traffic fine, contact the Kansas Court where your ticket is answerable. There are two types of courts in the state of Kansas that handle traffic violations: Municipal Courts (for city-level traffic violations) and District Courts (for county and state-level traffic tickets). If you are not sure which KS Court you need to contact, check with your local KS DMV.

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Your DMV record may not always contain the most recent information concerning a KS traffic ticket you have received. If you need to address the traffic citation immediately, contact your local Kansas DOR. Find a KS DMV near you by using our DMV locator.

For more information: Your Kansas Driving Record

Kansas does not have a point system to track traffic violations and corresponding fines. However, the lack of a point system does not mean that the state doesn t issue traffic citations and record traffic offenses. In fact, having three violations or more within one year on your driving record will result in a suspended driving license.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Kansas

Yes, if convicted of DUI/DWI, undergoing a state-approved alcohol and drug abuse treatment program is mandatory. Furthermore, completing the program will be at your own expense. You must provide proof of having successfully completed an alcohol awareness program when applying for a reinstatement of your driving privileges. Usually, the state-approved agency will send the proof of successful completion to the DMV, however, you should double-check, just in case.

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