Starting July 1, a new law will permit judges to order a convicted person’s vehicle impounded for up to a year.

The law also will impose fines of $500 to $1,000 for people who permit their cars to be driven by someone they know or should know is drunk.

First offense

• 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service.
• Drug-alcohol program.
• Fine of $500 to $1,000.
• Suspension of driver’s license for 30 days.
• Starting July 1, impoundment of vehicle for up to year.

Second offense

• 90 days to one year in jail.
• Fine of $1,000 to $1,500.
• One-year suspension of license.
• Use of ignition interlock , which prevents someone intoxicated from starting vehicle.
• Starting July 1, impoundment of vehicle for up to year.

Third offense

• Charge becomes felony.
• 90 days to one year in jail.
• Fine of $1,500 to $2,500.
• One-year suspension of license.
• Drug-alcohol program.
• Ignition interlock device.
• Starting July 1, impoundment of vehicle for up to year.

Fourth offense

• 90 days to one year in jail.
• Fine of $2,500.
• One-year suspension of license; permanent revocation upon fifth offense.
• Drug-alcohol program.
• Ignition interlock device.
• Starting July 1, impoundment of vehicle for up to a year.

Sources: Kansas Statutes 8-1014, 8-1567.