Kansas DUI or Violation: What Happens to Your Insurance
Kansas requires 25/50/25 liability coverage and is a no-fault state.
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25/50/25
Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)
No-fault
Each driver's own policy pays their injuries first, whoever caused the crash
Required
PIP and Uninsured motorist coverage must be on every policy
65
Age when license renewal rules change, with a vision test at renewal
Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026
Minimum Coverage Requirements in Kansas
After a DUI conviction or serious traffic violation in Kansas, your current insurance carrier will typically send you a non-renewal notice rather than an immediate cancellation — meaning you have coverage until your current policy term ends, but you must find a new insurer before that date. Kansas typically requires drivers convicted of certain offenses to file an SR-22 certificate with the state, which is a form your insurer submits proving you carry the required minimum liability coverage. Most standard insurers either do not offer SR-22 filing or will decline to renew your policy once the violation appears on your driving record, forcing you into the non-standard or high-risk insurance market. Seniors aged 65 and older often see slightly lower rate increases than younger drivers for the same violation, but the financial impact is still substantial.
SR-22 Certificate
Non-Standard Auto Insurance
High-Risk Auto Insurance
Liability Insurance
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
What Drivers Pay in Kansas
$142–$177/mo
Typical monthly rate in Kansas, drivers 65 and over
Rate data: MoneyGeek and Insure.com, 2026
What Affects Your Rate
- Time since violation — rates begin declining after 3 years and approach pre-violation levels after 5 years
- Age and driving history — seniors with otherwise clean records typically see smaller increases than younger drivers with multiple violations
- Carrier availability — fewer carriers compete for high-risk business in Kansas, limiting your ability to shop for better rates
- Filing requirement duration — the SR-22 filing itself signals high-risk status to all carriers for the entire 3-year period
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Required by state law
K.S.A. 40-1112a (age-neutral, appropriate reduction, no fixed %)
Source: state statutes and insurance departments, verified July 2026
Coverage Types
High-Risk Auto Insurance
Coverage designed for drivers who no longer qualify for standard insurance due to violations, lapses, or suspensions. Premiums are significantly higher, but carriers in this market specialize in SR-22 filings and reinstatement scenarios.
Non-Standard Auto Insurance
The market tier between standard and high-risk, for drivers with less severe violations or older violations approaching the 3-year threshold. Premiums are elevated but less expensive than high-risk carriers.
SR-22 Insurance
Not a separate insurance type — SR-22 is a filing your insurer submits to the Kansas DMV proving you carry required coverage. You need both the insurance policy and a carrier willing to file the SR-22 certificate.
Liability Insurance
Covers damage you cause to others but not your own vehicle or injuries. After a violation, minimum liability is the least expensive legal option but leaves you financially exposed in another accident.
Comprehensive Coverage
Covers damage to your vehicle from non-collision events — theft, hail, vandalism, animal strikes. After a violation, comprehensive premiums also increase even though the violation doesn't relate to these risks.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Protects you when an at-fault driver has no insurance. Not required in Kansas but recommended, especially after a violation when you can least afford out-of-pocket costs from another accident.