Kansas law requires any law enforcement officer to read testing notices when requesting a chemical test for determining impairment of drugs, alcohol or both. These were formerly known as implied consent advisories. On July 1, 2019, the testing notices will change.
The previous notices advised drivers of suspended privileges for thirty days to one year if they refused a chemical test. That was inaccurate because no provision in Kansas law provided for a thirty-day suspension in a refusal.
The new notices provide, “If you refuse to submit to and complete the test or tests, your driving privileges will be suspended for one year.” This is a good change as the new advisory is no longer misleading. It does not inform a licensee that he or she may be suspended for thirty days on a refusal matter when that is inaccurate.
To view the new testing notices, click here. If you have questions about your case contact John Rapp at 316-267-2000.