Under 21 and Driving
K.S.A. 8-1567a — .02 or more under 21, and a 30 day suspension on a first occurrence
It is unlawful for anyone under 21 to operate or attempt to operate a vehicle in Kansas with a breath or blood alcohol content of .02 or greater.
Who handles this in Kansas: Johnson County Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
When a test is requested of a driver under 21, the officer gives written and oral notice that a result of .02 or greater but less than .08 on a first occurrence suspends driving privileges for 30 days, with more on a later occurrence.
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 8-1567a — Driving under the influence by any person less than 21 years of age; blood alcohol concentration; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.