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Kansas DUI traffic fatalities on the rise.
Although 2008 had the lowest number of fatalities for Kansas since they started keeping track of that statistic, this year the number increase sharply The Wichita Eagle reports.  This number may entice the legislature to act earlier than the 2011 Read More

posted Monday, December 14, 2009 1:53 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Kansas Commission Studies DUI Penalties
A collaboration of some of the best minds and perspectives in the state of Kansas has come together with one common goal.  To pass a DUI bill that simplifies the process and achieves better results.  With this many perspectives it is one common Read More

posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:23 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Kansas Man Gets DUI on Lawnmower!
You can take my drivers license but you’ll never take my lawnmower.  Very interesting story here, maybe we need to consider putting ignition interlock devices on yard tractors as well.  I’m not sure exactly how that would work but I would be Read More

posted Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:57 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Support Kansas DUI legislation!
Below you will see an email that has been sent out to all MADD members.  We at Smart Start of Kansas believe in the cause of saving innocent lives in Kansas.  Please show your support for the cause by contacting your legislator and letting them Read More

posted Monday, March 16, 2009 10:25 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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If people can't stop themselves, ignition interlocks can. (Or houses)
An Overland Park, Kansas woman crashed into a house while taking her children to school.  She was promptly arrested for DUI, and driving on suspended.  It will be interesting to find out if she was suspended for DUI.  Full story can be Read More

posted Monday, December 08, 2008 10:23 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Wichita DUI Crash leads to town hall meeting.
A recent DUI related crash in Wichita Kansas brings concerned citizens together to discuss the future DUI laws in the state of Kansas.  After an alleged DUI related crash kills a mother and her daughter near a Wichita school, community members gathered Read More

posted Friday, October 10, 2008 3:26 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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2007 Kansas DUI Law
Recently it seems like almost weekly I get emails and phone calls asking me about the new Kansas legislation.  Due to this I felt it was important to make a post that explains a little bit about what has changed.  Below you will find a piece Read More

posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:23 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Ignition Interlocks getting to be a popular story
With the new Kansas DUI law taking hold it seems as if every newspaper in the state has ran a story.  The Kansas State Collegian was not going to be left behind.  Here is the piece that they ran.  Enjoy!   Technorati Tags: kansas Ignition Read More

posted Wednesday, August 08, 2007 11:59 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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New Law Means New Paperwork
Along with the new Kansas DUI law brings new paperwork.  To show proof of installation offenders are now receiving an Ignition Interlock Verification Form.  This form must be filled out by by a certified installation facility, not only upon Read More

posted Wednesday, August 08, 2007 11:11 PM by matt | 2 Comments
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Kansas DUI law in the news
Lawrence Journal World ran an article today about the new DUI  law that went into action on July first.  You can read it in detail here. Wibw out of Topeka also ran an article on the new law and how ignition interlock will play a part in it Read More

posted Friday, July 13, 2007 10:07 AM by matt | 0 Comments
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July is here, so is the New Kansas DUI Law
Along with another month brings the implementation of the new Kansas DUI law.  The new law requires proof of installation and proof of removal of your ignition interlock device.  This law requires the completion of a 12 month interlock program Read More

posted Monday, July 02, 2007 12:13 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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Kansas High BAC Law through to Governor
Senate Bill 35 passed the Kansas House 125-0 and then cleared the Senate 39-0 on Friday, April 27th.  It is now off for its final step awaiting a signature from the Governor.  This bill was changed a little bit in the conference committee Read More

posted Monday, April 30, 2007 9:20 AM by matt | 0 Comments
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DUI Crash in Wichita Kansas rocks the boat
KWCH Channel 12 ran a story on Thursday night about the DUI process in Wichita Kansas.  This came after one of their own reporters was hit and injured in an alcohol related accident.  They have investigated the process and found that it is TYPICAL Read More

posted Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:50 PM by matt | 0 Comments
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And then there were two...
Arizona apparently will try to become the second state to require ignition interlock for all DUI offenders.  They will follow the lead of New Mexico, which passed similar legislation last year.  They may be the next but don't expect them to Read More

posted Monday, April 16, 2007 11:33 AM by matt | 1 Comments
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Kansas Transportation Safety Conference
Smart Start of Kansas will once again be attending the Transportation Safety Conference.  This year it will take place at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita Kansas.  It will be April 17th and 18th.  There will be several sessions Read More

posted Monday, April 16, 2007 10:24 AM by matt | 0 Comments
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