8-1017. Circumvention of ignition interlock device; penalty. (a) No person shall:
(1) Tamper with an ignition interlock device, circumvent it or render it inaccurate or inoperative;
(2) request or solicit another to blow into an ignition interlock device, or start a motor vehicle equipped with such device, providing an operable motor vehicle to a person whose driving privileges have been restricted to driving a motor vehicle equipped with such device;
(3) blow into an ignition interlock device, or start a motor vehicle equipped with such device, providing an operable motor vehicle to a person whose driving privileges have been restricted to driving a motor vehicle equipped with such device; or
(4) operate a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device while such person's driving privileges have been restricted to driving a motor vehicle equipped with such device.
(b) Violation of this section is a class A, nonperson misdemeanor.
(c) In addition to any other penalties provided by law:
(1) (A) On a first conviction of a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), the division shall extend the ignition interlock restriction period on the person's driving privileges for an additional 90 days; and
(B) on a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), the division shall restart the original ignition interlock restriction period on the person's driving privileges; and
(2) on a conviction of a violation of subsection (a)(4), the division shall restart the original ignition interlock restriction period on the person's driving privileges.
History: L. 1988, ch. 48, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 353, § 12; L. 2011, ch. 105, § 16; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles
Article 10 - Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs; Related Provisions
8-1002 Test refusal or failure; suspension of license; notice; procedure.
8-1004 Same; additional test by own physician; effect of denial.
8-1005 Evidence; test results admissible in prosecutions; weight to be given evidence.
8-1006 Same; submission of other evidence; preservation of samples not required.
8-1007 Same; act supplemental; invalidity of part.
8-1009 Determination by prosecuting attorney of whether diversion agreement to be allowed.
8-1010 Severability of Laws of 1982, ch. 144.
8-1015 Same; authorized restrictions of driving privileges; ignition interlock device.
8-1017 Circumvention of ignition interlock device; penalty.
8-1019 Victim impact statement and restitution requirements.
8-1020 Administrative hearing; requirements; procedure.
8-1022 Permitting driving in violation of 8-1014; penalties.
8-1024 Immunity from liability for persons and entities involved in testing.