DUI Laws All 50 States – Cheatsheet

Table of Contents:



Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


Alabama DUI Laws

In the state of Alabama you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Alabama DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment or
  • $600 and/or $2100 fine(s)
  • 90-day license suspension

Second Alabama DUI Offense

  • Mandatory 5 days in jail or 30 days community service
  • Possible 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1100 to $5100 fine
  • 1-year license suspension

Third Alabama DUI Offense

  • Mandatory 60 days in jail
  • Possible 60 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $2100 to $10,000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension

Fourth Alabama DUI Offense

  • Class “C” felony conviction
  • Mandatory 1 year and 1 day in jail
  • Possible 1 year to 10 years imprisonment
  • $4100 to $10,100 fine
  • Completion of state-certified chemical dependency counseling program
  • 5-year license suspension

Alabama’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended. In addition to the above punishments, all convicted DUI offenders must complete a court-referred substance abuse program.

Alaska DUI Laws

In the state of Alaska you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. 

First Alaska DUI Offense

  • Minimum 72-hour imprisonment
  • $1500 fine
  • Minimum 90-day license suspension

Second Alaska DUI Offense

  • Minimum 20-day imprisonment
  • $3000 fine
  • Minimum 1-year license suspension

Third Alaska DUI Offense

  • Class “C” felony conviction if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Minimum 60 days imprisonment or 120 days if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • $4000 or $10,000 fine if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Minimum 3-year or permanent license suspension if within 10 years of previous conviction

Fourth Alaska DUI Offense

  • Class “C” felony conviction if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Mandatory 1 year and 1 day in jail
  • Minimum 90 days imprisonment or 120 days if within 10 years of previous conviction)
  • $5000 or $10,000 fine if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Completion of state-certified chemical dependency counseling program
  • Minimum 5-year or permanent license suspension if within 10 years of previous conviction

Fifth Alaska DUI Offense

  • Class “C” felony conviction if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Minimum 240 days imprisonment or 360 days if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • $6000 or $10,000 fine if within 10 years of previous conviction
  • Minimum 5-year or permanent license suspension if within 10 years of previous conviction

Alaska may impose additional penalties as a condition of one’s probation or parole. Convicted offenders may be required to take medication to prevent drinking. 

Probation also requires an offender not operate a vehicle without a certified interlock device installed and maintained at the expense of the offender. 

The court may also deem it necessary that an offender participate in an alcohol safety action program as part their probation.

Arizona DUI Laws

In the state of Arizona you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. Arizona’s DUI laws also extend to boats and aircraft. 

First Arizona DUI Offense

  • $250 DUI Base Fine
  • $200 Arizona DUI Surcharge
  • $10 Probation Surcharge
  • $500 Prison Construction Assessment
  • $500 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
  • 1 to 10 day(s) imprisonment
  • 90-360 days license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.

Second Arizona DUI Offense

  • $500 DUI Base Fine
  • $400 Arizona DUI Surcharge
  • $10 Probation Surcharge
  • $1250 Prison Construction Assessment
  • $1250 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
  • 30 to 90-day imprisonment
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of substance abuse education or treatment program.

Third Arizona DUI Offense 

  • $750 DUI Base Fine
  • $600 Arizona DUI Surcharge
  • $10 Probation Surcharge
  • $1500 Prison Construction Assessment
  • $1500 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
  • DUI Abatement Fee
  • Minimum 4-month imprisonment
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of substance abuse education or treatment program.

It is considered an aggravated DUI if a third offense occurs within 60-months of the first two offenses or 84-months of the second. Arizona has specific laws and penalties in place for those found guilty of an “Extreme DUI,” which is a BAC in excess of 0.15%.

First Extreme DUI Conviction

  • $900 DUI Base Fine
  • $250 DUI Assessment
  • $1250 Extreme DUI Assessment
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.

Second Extreme DUI Conviction (Occurring within 5 years of the first conviction)

  • $450 DUI Base Fine
  • $250 DUI Assessment
  • $100 Extreme DUI Assessment
  • 90-day to 1-year license suspension
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.

Arkansas DUI Laws

In the state of Arkansas you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Arkansas DUI Offense

  • From 1 day to 1 year imprisonment or community service
  • From 7 days to 1 year imprisonment or community service if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • $150 to 1000 fine
  • 6-month license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DWI offender.
  • Completion of substance abuse program
  • Attendance of victim impact panel

Second Arkansas DUI Offense

  • From 7 days to 1 year imprisonment or community service
  • From 30 days to 1 year imprisonment or community service if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • $400 to $3000 fine
  • 24-month license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DWI offender.
  • Completion of substance abuse program
  • Attendance of victim impact panel

Third Arkansas DUI Offense

  • From 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • From 120 days to 1 year imprisonment if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • $900 to $5000 fine
  • 30-month license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DWI offender.
  • Minimum 90 days community service
  • Minimum 120 days community service if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • Completion of substance abuse program
  • Attendance of victim impact panel

Fourth Arkansas DUI Offense

  • Felony conviction
  • From one to six years imprisonment
  • From two to six years imprisonment if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • $900 to $5000 fine
  • 4-year license suspension
  • Minimum 1 year community service
  • Minimum 2 years community service if anyone under 16 is in the vehicle
  • Completion of substance abuse program
  • Vehicle may be seized if fourth offense occurs within three years of first conviction.

Arkansas’ implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be automatically suspended for 180 days after a first offense. Further, your refusal may prevent you from receiving an ignition interlock restricted license.

California DUI Laws

In the state of California you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First California DUI Offense

  • From 4 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • $390 to $1000 fine(s)
  • 6-month license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of Driving Under the Influence Program
  • SR-22 required for restricted license

Second California DUI Offense

  • From 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $390 to $1000 fine(s)
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of Driving Under the Influence Program
  • SR-22 required for restricted license

Third California DUI Offense

  • From 120 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $390 to $1000 fine(s)
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Designation as habitual offender
  • Cannot apply for restricted license until after 1 year
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of Driving Under the Influence Program
  • SR-22 required for restricted license

Fourth California DUI Offense

  • From 180 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $390 to $1000 fine(s)
  • 4-year license suspension
  • Cannot apply for restricted license until after 1 year
  • Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
  • Successful completion of Driving Under the Influence Program
  • SR-22 required for restricted license

California has strict drunk driving laws for drivers under the age of 21 and repeat offenders (cannot have a BAC in excess of 0.01%) and zero tolerance for drivers under the age of 18. Furthermore, commercial drivers cannot have a BAC in excess of 0.04%.

Colorado DUI Laws

In the state of Colorado you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. 

First Colorado DUI Offense

  • 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $1000 fine
  • 9-month license suspension
  • 12 license points
  • 48 to 96 hours community service
  • Jail time may be waived in lieu of substance abuse program

Second Colorado DUI Offense

  • 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 to $1500 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock must be installed prior to license reinstatement if within 5 years of previous DUI.
  • 12 license points
  • 60 to 120 hours community service

Third Colorado DUI Offense

  • 70 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $900 to $1500 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock must be installed prior to license reinstatement
  • 12 license points
  • 56 to 112 hours community service

Colorado also has laws regarding Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), which is a BAC 0.05% to 0.08%.

First Colorado DWAI Offense

  • 2 to 180 days imprisonment
  • $200 to $500 fine
  • 8 license points
  • 24 to 48 hours community service

Second Colorado DWAI Offense

  • 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 to $1500 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • 12 license points
  • 60 to 120 hours community service

Third Colorado DWAI Offense

  • 45 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $1000 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • 8 license points
  • 48 to 96 hours community service

Colorado DWAI with Prior Colorado DUI Conviction

  • 60 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $800 to $1200 fine
  • 52 to 104 hours community service

Colorado DUI with Prior Colorado DWAI Conviction

  • 70 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $900 to $1500 fine
  • 56 to 112 hours community service

Colorado’s express consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year. If you refuse a second time, your license will be suspended for two years; third refusal, three years. 

In each of the latter two events, you can apply for a restricted license with an ignition interlock device after one year.

Connecticut DUI Laws

In the state of Connecticut you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. Furthermore, it is illegal for a minor with a BAC of 0.02% or above. 

First Connecticut DUI Offense

  • 48 hours to 6 months imprisonment
  • $500 to $1000 fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Successful completion of substance abuse program
  • Vehicle towed and impounded for 48 hours

Second Connecticut DUI Offense

  • 120 days to 2 years imprisonment
  • $1000 to $4000 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device for two years after suspension
  • Successful completion of abuse treatment program
  • Minimum 100 hours of community service
  • Vehicle towed and impounded for 48 hours

Third Connecticut DUI Offense

  • 1 year to 3 years imprisonment
  • $2000 to $8,000 fine
  • Permanent license suspension (an appeal may be made after 6 years)
  • Minimum 100 hours of community service

Connecticut’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, you will face penalties similar to a DUI conviction.

Delaware DUI Laws

In the state of Delaware you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Delaware DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • $500 to $1500 fine
  • License suspension:
    • 12 months if BAC 0.08% to less than 0.15%
    • 18 months if BAC 0.15% to less than 0.19%
    • 24 months if BAC is greater than 0.20%
    • Successful completion of court-approved program or courses of instruction
    • Ignition interlock device may be allowed after 30 days if certain conditions are met

Second Delaware DUI Offense

  • 60 days to 18 months imprisonment
  • $750 to $2500 fine
  • License suspension:
    • 24 months if BAC 0.08% to less than 0.15%
    • 24 months if BAC 0.15% to less than 0.19%
    • 30 months if BAC is greater than 0.20%
    • Successful completion of court-approved program or courses of instruction
    • Ignition interlock device may be allowed after 1 year

Third Delaware DUI Offense

  • Class “G” felony
  • 1 to 2 year(s) imprisonment
  • $1500 to $5000 fine
  • License suspension:
    • 24 months if BAC 0.08% to less than 0.15%
    • 30 months if BAC 0.15% to less than 0.19%
    • 36 months if BAC is greater than 0.20%
    • Successful completion of court-approved program or courses of instruction
    • Ignition interlock device may be allowed after 1 year

Fourth Delaware DUI Offense

  • Class “E” felony
  • 2 to 5 years imprisonment
  • $3000 to $7000 fine
  • 60-month license suspension
  • Successful completion of court-approved program or courses of instruction
  • Ignition interlock device may be allowed after 2 years

Fifth Delaware DUI Offense

  • Class “E” felony
  • 3 to 5 years imprisonment
  • $3500 to $10,000 fine

Sixth Delaware DUI Offense

  • Class “D” felony
  • 5 to 8 years imprisonment
  • $5000 to $10,000 fine

Seventh Delaware DUI Offense

  • Class “C” felony
  • 10 to 15 years imprisonment
  • $10,000 to $15,000 fine

Delaware’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, the officer may take “reasonable steps” to conduct tests without your consent. Refusal to submit to a field sobriety test means your license will automatically suspended.

Florida DUI Laws

In the state of Florida you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) is 0.08%, the minimum BAL known to impair everyone.

First Florida DUI Offense

  • 6 months imprisonment if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • 9 months imprisonment if BAL is greater than 0.15% or minor is present
  • $500 to $1000 fine if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • $1000 to $2000 fine if BAL is greater than 0.15%
  • 180 days to 1 year license suspension
  • Hardship reinstatement after successful completion of DUI school
  • Ignition interlock device required for six months
  • Up to 50 hours community service
  • Community service $10 for each hour served
  • Treatment may be sought in lieu of prison
  • 10 day vehicle impound

Second Florida DUI Offense

  • 9 months imprisonment if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • 1 year imprisonment if BAL is greater than 0.15% or minor is present
  • Mandatory 10 days in jail if offense occurs within 5 years of previous offense
  • $1000 to $2000 fine if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • $2000 to $4000 fine if BAL is greater than 0.15% or minor is present
  • 5 year license suspension if offense occurs within 5 years of previous offense
  • Hardship reinstatement after 1 year and successful completion of DUI school
  • Ignition interlock device required for 1 year if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • Ignition interlock device required for 2 years if BAL is greater than 0.15%
  • 30 day vehicle impound if offense occurs within 5 years of previous offense

Third Florida DUI Offense

  • Third Degree felony if offense occurs within 10 years of previous offense
  • 1 year imprisonment
  • Mandatory 30 days in jail if offense occurs within 10 years of previous offense
  • $2000 to $5000 fine if BAL is 0.08% to less than 0.15%
  • $4000+ fine if BAL is greater than 0.15% if minor is present
  • 10-year license suspension if offense occurs within 10 years of previous offense
  • Hardship reinstatement after 2 year and successful completion of DUI school
  • Ignition interlock device required for 2 years
  • 90-day vehicle impound if offense occurs within 10 years of previous offense

Fourth Florida DUI Offense

  • Up to 5 years imprisonment
  • $2000+ fine
  • Permanent license suspension

Florida’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year and 18 months for subsequent refusals. In addition the arresting officer may use reasonable force to take your blood against your consent.

Georgia DUI Laws

In the state of Georgia you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Georgia DUI Offense

  • 10 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $300 to $1000 fine
  • Up to 1 year license suspension
  • Minimum 40 hours community service
  • $210 license reinstatement fee

Second Georgia DUI Offense

  • 10 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $1000 fine
  • Up to 3 years license suspension
  • Minimum 30 hours community service
  • $210 license reinstatement fee
  • Ignition interlock device upon court approval
  • Successful completion of treatment program or evaluation

Third Georgia DUI Offense

  • 120 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 to $5000 fine
  • Up to 5 years license suspension
  • Newspaper coverage
  • Minimum 30 hours community service
  • $210 license reinstatement fee
  • Successful completion of treatment program or evaluation

Fourth Georgia DUI Offense

  • Felony conviction
  • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment
  • $1000 to $5000 fine
  • Minimum 60 hours community service
  • Successful completion of treatment program or evaluation

Georgia’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your license will be suspended for one year and carries penalties similar to a DUI conviction.

Hawaii DUI Laws

In the state of Hawaii you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Hawaii DUI Offense

  • 2 to 5 days imprisonment plus 2 more days if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • $150 to $1000 fine plus $500 more if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • 90-day prompt license suspension (driving may be allowed) or
  • 30 day prompt license suspension (driving limited to court approval) or
  • 6 month license suspension if BAC is above 0.15% (all driving is prohibited)
  • $25 to $50 special trauma fund surcharge
  • 72 hours community service
  • Successful completion of court ordered substance abuse education program

Second Hawaii DUI Offense

  • 5 to 14 days imprisonment plus 2 more days if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • $500 to $1500 fine plus $500 more if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • 1 year prompt license suspension
  • $50 to $75 special trauma fund surcharge
  • 240 hours community service
  • Successful completion of court ordered substance abuse education program

Third Hawaii DUI Offense

  • 10 to 30 days imprisonment plus 2 more days if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • $500 to $2500 fine plus $500 more if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • 1 to 5 year(s) license suspension
  • Vehicle forfeiture
  • $50 special trauma fund surcharge
  • 240 hours community service
  • Successful completion of court ordered substance abuse education program

Hawaii’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended. In addition to the above punishments, all convicted DUI offenders must complete a court-referred substance abuse program.

Idaho DUI Laws

In the state of Idaho you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Idaho DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • Up to $1000 fine
  • 90 to 180 days license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 30 days
  • Alcohol evaluation and treatment possible

Second Idaho DUI Offense

  • 10 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • Up to $2000 fine
  • Minimum 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device required after suspension is fulfilled
  • Alcohol evaluation and treatment possible

Third Idaho DUI Offense

  • Felony conviction
  • 30 days to 5 years imprisonment
  • Up to $5000 fine
  • 1 to 5 year(s) license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device required after suspension is fulfilled
  • Alcohol evaluation and treatment possible

Idaho’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a DUI test, your license will be seized and you will be assessed a $250 fine. The driver will have a chance to have his or her license reinstated after a hearing. 

If you are convicted of a DUI offense, your license will be revoked for one year and two years for a subsequent refusal if it within 10 years of the first. However, if the court finds that the officer did not have legal cause to stop the driver, he or she will not have their license suspended.

Illinois DUI Laws

In the state of Illinois you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Illinois DUI Offense

  • Up to one year imprisonment plus
  • 6 months if a child under 16 is in the vehicle.
  • Up to $2500
  • plus at least $500 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus at least $1000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle
  • 1 year minimum license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device possible
  • Vehicle registration suspension
  • 100 hours minimum community service is BAC is above 0.16%
  • 25 days community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Second Illinois DUI Offense

  • 5 days to 1 year imprisonment or 240 hours community service
  • plus 2 days if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus 1 to 3 years if child under sixteen is in vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • Up to $2500
  • plus at least $1250 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus $25000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • 5 year minimum license suspension if within 20 years of previous offense
  • Ignition interlock device possible
  • Vehicle registration suspension
  • 25 days minimum community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Third Illinois DUI Offense

  • Class 2 felony
  • 3 to 7 year imprisonment or 240 hours community service
  • plus 90 days if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus 1 to 3 years if child under sixteen is in vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • Up to $2500
  • plus at least $2500 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus $25000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • 10 year minimum license suspension if within 20 years of previous offense
  • Vehicle registration suspension
  • 25 days minimum community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Fourth Illinois DUI Offense

  • Class 2 felony
  • 3 to 7 year imprisonment
  • Up to $25000 fine
  • plus at least $5000 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus $25000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • Vehicle registration suspension and permanent loss of driving privileges
  • 25 days minimum community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Fifth Illinois DUI Offense

  • Class 1 felony
  • 4 to 15 year imprisonment
  • Up to $25000 fine
  • plus at least $5000 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus $25000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • Vehicle registration suspension and permanent loss of driving privileges
  • 25 days minimum community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Sixth or Subsequent Illinois DUI Offense

  • Class X felony
  • 6 to 30 year imprisonment
  • Up to $25000 fine
  • plus at least $5000 if BAC is above 0.16%
  • plus $25000 if a child under 16 is in the vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI)
  • Vehicle registration suspension and permanent loss of driving privileges
  • 25 days minimum community service if child under 16 is in the vehicle

Illinois’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, you will face penalties similar to those listed above.

Indiana DUI Laws

In the state of Indiana you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08% (commercial drivers 0.04%, under-21 drivers 0.02%), the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Indiana DUI Offense

  • Class “C” misdemeanor
  • 30 to 60 days imprisonment or up to 1 year if BAC is 0.15% and above
  • Up to $500 or up to $5000 if BAC is 0.15% and above
  • Up to 2 year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock device
  • Possible community service
  • Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible urine testing

Second Indiana DUI Offense

  • Class “D” felony
  • 5 days to 3 years imprisonment
  • Up to $10,000 fine
  • 180 days to 2 year(s) license suspension
  • Up to 2-year probation
  • Possible ignition interlock device
  • Possible community service
  • Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible urine testing

Third Indiana DUI Offense

  • Class “D” felony
  • 10 days to 3 years imprisonment
  • Up to $10,000 fine
  • 1 to 10 year(s) license suspension
  • Up to 2 year probation
  • Additional penalties if judged a habitual offender
  • Possible ignition interlock device
  • Possible community service
  • Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible urine testing

Indiana’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended for one year. 

Iowa DUI Laws

In the state of Iowa you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08% (commercial drivers 0.04%, under-21 drivers 0.02%), the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Iowa DUI Offense

  • Minimum 2 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $625 to $1250 fine
  • 180-day license suspension
  • Restricted license possible if BAC is below 0.10%
  • Ignition interlock device required if BAC is above 0.10%
  • No restricted license possible if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
  • Possible substance abuse reality program
  • Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
  • Possible community service

Second Iowa DUI Offense

  • Minimum 7 days to 2 years imprisonment
  • $1875 to $6250 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 1 year with ignition interlock device
  • Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
  • Possible substance abuse reality program
  • Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
  • Possible community service
  • Possible vehicle impoundment

Third Iowa DUI Offense

  • Class “D” felony
  • Minimum 30 days to 5 years imprisonment
  • $3125 to $9375 fine
  • 6-year license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 1 year with ignition interlock device
  • Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
  • Possible substance abuse reality program
  • Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
  • Possible community service
  • Possible vehicle impoundment
  • Possible attendance to program for supervision and treatment of offenders

Iowa’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year with no restricted driver’s license until after 90 days and you must have an ignition interlock device installed first. 

Kansas DUI Laws

In the state of Kansas you will be charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Kansas DUI Offense

  • Minimum 2 days imprisonment or 100 hours community service
  • $500 to $1000 fine
  • 30-day license suspension
  • 330-day license restriction after suspension
  • Possible vehicle impoundment up to 1 year
  • Possible court-ordered treatment possible

Second Kansas DUI Offense

  • Minimum 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 to $1500 fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device required after suspension
  • Possible vehicle impoundment up to 1 year
  • Possible court-ordered treatment possible

Third Kansas DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • Minimum 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1500 to $2500 fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device required after suspension
  • Possible vehicle impoundment up to 1 year
  • Possible court-ordered treatment possible

Fourth Kansas DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • Minimum 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • 1 year probation
  • $2500+ fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device required after suspension
  • Possible vehicle impoundment up to 1 year
  • Possible court-ordered treatment possible

Kansas’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected OWI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year.

Kentucky DUI Laws

In the state of Kentucky you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Kentucky DUI Offense

  • 2 to 30 days imprisonment
  • Mandatory 4-day imprisonment for aggravated DUI
  • $200 to $500 fine
  • 30 to 120-day license suspension
  • 90 day alcohol or drug treatment program
  • 48 hours to 30 days community service

Second Kentucky DUI Offense

  • 7 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • Mandatory 14-day imprisonment for aggravated DUI
  • $350 to $500 fine
  • 12 to 18-month license suspension
  • 1 year alcohol or drug treatment program
  • 10 days to 6 months community service

Third Kentucky DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • Mandatory 60-day imprisonment for aggravated DUI
  • $500 to $1000 fine
  • 24 to 36-month license suspension
  • 1 year alcohol or drug treatment program
  • 10 days to 1 year community service

Fourth Kentucky DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • Minimum 120-day imprisonment
  • Mandatory 240-day imprisonment for aggravated DUI
  • $500 to $1000 fine
  • 60-month license suspension

Aggravated DUI Criteria

  • 30 mph over limit
  • Driving wrong way on limited access highway
  • Causing an accident resulting in injury or death
  • BAC above 0.18%
  • DUI test refusal
  • Passenger(s) under 12 years old

Kentucky’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended for 30 to 120 day. A second refusal results in 12 to 18 month suspension and a third refusal results in a 24 to 36 month suspension. 

Louisiana DUI Laws

In the state of Louisiana you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Louisiana DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 90-day license suspension
  • 6-month license suspension if driver is under 21

Second Louisiana DUI Offense

  • 48 hours to 6 months imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 1 year license suspension

Third Louisiana DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • 45 days to 5 years imprisonment
  • $2000 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • 6-week inpatient substance abuse treatment
  • 30 days community service
  • Home incarceration

Fourth Louisiana DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • 75 days to 30 years imprisonment
  • $5000 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • 6-week inpatient substance abuse treatment
  • 40 days community service
  • Home incarceration
  • Possible vehicle seizure

Louisiana’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended for 180 days. If you refuse a test a second time, your license will be suspended for 545 days.

Maine DUI Laws

In the state of Maine you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Maine DUI Offense

  • Up to 30 days imprisonment
  • $500 fine
  • 90-day license suspension

Second Maine DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock possible after 9 months

Third Maine DUI Offense

  • 9 months and 1 day imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 6-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock possible after 3 years

Fourth Maine DUI Offense

  • 2 years imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 6-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock possible after suspension

Maine’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, you will be subjected to aggravated penalties such as additional jail time, fines, and longer suspensions.

Maryland DUI Laws

In the state of Maryland you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. Maryland also considers you to be Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your BAC is 0.07%.

First Maryland DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • Up to 2 years if minor is present in vehicle
  • Minimum 6 month license suspension
  • Up to $1000 fine
  • Up to $2000 fine if minor is present in vehicle

First Maryland DWI Offense

  • Up to 2 months imprisonment
  • Up to 6 months if minor is present in vehicle
  • Minimum 6 month license suspension
  • Up to $1500 fine
  • Up to $1000 fine if minor is present in vehicle

Second Maryland DUI Offense

  • Up to 2 years imprisonment
  • Up to 3 years if minor is present in vehicle
  • 1 year license suspension if offense is within 5 years of previous offense
  • Up to $2000 fine
  • Up to $3000 fine if minor is present in vehicle
  • Possible ignition interlock after 45 days suspension

Second Maryland DWI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • Minimum 1 year license suspension
  • Up to $500 fine
  • Up to $2500 fine if minor is present in vehicle

Third Maryland DUI Offense

  • Up to 3 years imprisonment
  • Up to 4 years if minor is present in vehicle
  • Minimum 18-month license suspension
  • Up to $3000 fine
  • Up to $4000 fine if minor is present in vehicle

Maryland’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license may be suspended for 120 days. If you refuse a second time your license will be automatically suspended for one year.

Massachusetts DUI Laws

In the state of Massachusetts you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Massachusetts DUI Offense

  • Up to 30 months imprisonment
  • $500 to $5000 fine
  • $250 assessment fine
  • $50 DUI victim trust fund fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Court assigned treatment program

Second Massachusetts DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 30 months imprisonment
  • $600 to $10,000 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Possible hardship license after 1 year
  • Ignition interlock device required

Third Massachusetts DUI Offense

  • 150 days to 5 years imprisonment
  • $1000 to $15,000 fine
  • 8-year license suspension
  • Possible hardship license after 2 year
  • Ignition interlock device required

Fourth Massachusetts DUI Offense

  • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment
  • $1500 to $25,000 fine
  • 10-year license suspension
  • Possible hardship license after 5 year
  • Ignition interlock device required

Fifth Massachusetts DUI Offense

  • 2 to 5 years imprisonment
  • $2000 to $50,000 fine
  • Permanent license suspension

Massachusetts’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended 180 days if you have no prior DUI offense. If you refuse a test and you have a previous DUI conviction, your license will be suspended for 3 years. The penalties increase to 5 years if you two priors and a permanent suspension if you have three.

Michigan DUI Laws

In the state of Michigan you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Michigan DUI Offense

  • Up to 93 days imprisonment
  • $100 to $500 fine
  • $1000 driver responsibility fee
  • 6-month license suspension
  • 6 license points
  • Possible restricted license after 30 days
  • Possible 360 hours community service
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible vehicle immobilization

Second Michigan DUI Offense

  • 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $200 to $1000 fine
  • $1000 driver responsibility fee
  • Minimum 1 year license suspension
  • 6 license points
  • Ignition interlock
  • 90 to 180 day vehicle immobilization unless vehicle is forfeited
  • License plate confiscation
  • Possible 30 to 90 days community service

Third Michigan DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment with probation
  • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment without probation
  • $200 to $1000 fine
  • $1000 driver responsibility fee
  • Minimum 1 year license suspension
  • 6 license points
  • Ignition interlock
  • 90 to 180 day vehicle immobilization unless vehicle is forfeited
  • License plate confiscation
  • Possible 60 to 180 days community service

Michigan’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended for one year and you will have six points assessed to your driving record. If you refuse a second time within seven years of the first refusal, your license will be suspended for two years and you will not be eligible for a restricted license.

Minnesota DUI Laws

In the state of Minnesota you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Minnesota DWI Offense

  • Up to 90 days imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • $250 license reinstatement fee
  • $430 license reinstatement surcharge
  • $24 driver license application fee
  • 90-day license suspension
  • 180-day license suspension if BAC is above 0.20% and/or minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • 1 year license suspension for DWI test refusal
  • Restricted license possible after 15 days if non-aggravating DWI
  • Possible Ignition interlock

Second Minnesota DWI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • $3000 fine
  • $250 license reinstatement fee
  • $430 license reinstatement surcharge
  • $24 driver license application fee
  • 180-day license suspension
  • 360-day license suspension if BAC is above 0.20% and/or minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • 1-year license suspension for DWI test refusal
  • Restricted license possible after 90 days if non-aggravating DWI
  • Possible Ignition interlock
  • 1-year administrative license plate impoundment
  • Specially coded plate issued

Third Minnesota DWI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • $3000 fine
  • Indefinite license suspension pending 1-year of treatment/rehab
  • 1-year license suspension for DWI test refusal
  • Possible Ignition interlock
  • 1-year administrative license plate impoundment
  • Specially coded plate issued

Fourth Minnesota DWI Offense

  • First degree felony conviction
  • Up to 7 years imprisonment
  • $14,000 fine

Minnesota’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year. In order to have your license subsequently reinstated, you will have to pay a $680 fee, pass a DWI knowledge test, a driver’s license application as well as a chemical assessment.

Mississippi DUI Laws

In the state of Mississippi you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Mississippi DUI Offense

  • Up to 48 hours imprisonment
  • $250 to $1000 fine
  • 90-day license suspension
  • Possible hardship license after 30 days
  • Possible alcohol safety education program
  • Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Second Mississippi DUI Offense

  • 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $1500 fine
  • 2 year license suspension
  • 10 days to 1 year community service
  • Possible ignition interlock for 6 months
  • Possible impoundment or vehicle immobilization
  • Possible alcohol safety education program
  • Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Third Mississippi DUI Offense

  • 1 to 5 years imprisonment
  • $2000 to $5000 fine
  • 5 year license suspension
  • Substance abuse program
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible vehicle forfeiture
  • Possible impoundment of immobilization of all registered vehicles
  • Possible alcohol safety education program
  • Possible attendance to victim impact panel

Mississippi implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 90 days or 1 year if you have a previous DUI conviction or refusal.

Mississippi DUI Laws

In the state of Missouri you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Missouri DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • Up to $500 fine
  • 30-day license full suspension
  • 60-day license restricted suspension
  • $45 license reinstatement fee
  • SR-22 insurance
  • Possible ignition interlock

Second Missouri DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • Up to $1000 fine
  • 1-year license full suspension (Ignition interlock required after reinstatement)
  • 5 years license suspension if offense occurs within 5 years of previous
  • Possible ignition interlock after 1 year
  • $45 license reinstatement fee
  • SR-22 insurance

Third Missouri DUI Offense

  • Up to 4 years imprisonment
  • Up to $5000 fine
  • 10-year license full suspension (Ignition interlock required after reinstatement)
  • $45 license reinstatement fee
  • SR-22 insurance

Missouri’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year. You will have to pay a $45 license reinstatement fee and attend a substance abuse program.

Montana DUI Laws

In the state of Montana you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Montana DUI Offense

  • 1 day to 6 months imprisonment
  • 2 days to 12 months imprisonment if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • $300 to $1000 fine
  • $600 to $2000 fine if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • 6-month license suspension
  • Completion of chemical dependency education course or treatment
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible restricted license

Second Montana DUI Offense

  • 7 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • 14 days to 12 months imprisonment if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • $600 to $1000 fine
  • $1200 to $2000 fine if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license after 45 days if offender pays for ignition interlock or forfeits vehicle
  • Completion of chemical dependency education course or treatment

Third Montana DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • 60 days to 12 months imprisonment if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • $1000 to $5000 fine
  • $2000 to $10,000 fine if minor under 16 present in vehicle
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license after 45 days if offender pays for ignition interlock or forfeits vehicle
  • Completion of chemical dependency education course or treatment

Montana’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 6 months. Any subsequent refusals will result in a 1-year suspension. You may also be ordered to have an ignition interlock installed at your expense.

Nebraska DUI Laws

In the state of Nebraska you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Nebraska DUI Offense

  • Minimum 7 days to 60 days imprisonment
  • Up to $500 fine
  • Up to 6 month license suspension
  • 1 year license suspension if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Possible alcohol treatment/assessment

Second Nebraska DUI Offense

  • Minimum 30 days to 90 days imprisonment
  • Minimum 90 days to 1 year imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Up to $500 fine
  • Up to $1000 fine if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Up to 1 year license suspension
  • 1 to 15 year(s) license suspension if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • 5 days to 8 months vehicle immobilization
  • Possible vehicle impoundment
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible alcohol treatment/assessment

Third Nebraska DUI Offense

  • Minimum 90 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • Minimum 180 days to 5 years imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Up to $600 fine
  • Up to $10,000 fine if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • 2 to 15 year(s) license suspension
  • 5 to 15 year(s) license suspension if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • 5 days to 8 months vehicle immobilization
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible alcohol treatment/assessment

Fourth Nebraska DUI Offense

  • Class 3 felony conviction
  • Minimum 180 days to 5 years imprisonment
  • Minimum 1 year to 20 years imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Up to $10,000 fine
  • Up to $25,000 fine if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • 15-year license suspension
  • 5 days to 8 months vehicle immobilization
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible alcohol treatment/assessment

Fifth Nebraska DUI Offense

  • Class 3 felony conviction
  • Minimum 1 year to 20 years imprisonment
  • Minimum 1 year to 50 years imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% or above
  • Up to $25,000 fine
  • 15-year license suspension
  • 5 days to 8 months vehicle immobilization
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible alcohol treatment/assessment

Nebraska’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license could be suspended for a year. 

Nevada DUI Laws

In the state of Nevada you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Nevada DUI Offense

  • 2 days to 6 months imprisonment or
  • 96 hours community service if permitted
  • $400 to $1000 fine
  • 90-day license suspension
  • Possible restricted license after half suspension fulfilled
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • $150 DUI school tuition
  • Possible DUI treatment program

Second Nevada DUI Offense

  • 10 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • 100 to 200 hours community service
  • $700 to $1000 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Possible registration suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible 1-year DUI treatment program

Third Nevada DUI Offense

  • 1 to 6 years imprisonment
  • $2000 to $5000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license
  • Possible registration suspension
  • Ignition interlock if restricted license permitted
  • Possible 3-year DUI treatment program

Nevada’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, you will face penalties equal to or greater than failing a DUI test.

New Hampshire DUI Laws

In the state of New Hampshire you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First New Hampshire DUI Offense

  • Minimum 10 days imprisonment if aggravated DWI
  • Minimum $500 fine
  • Minimum $750 fine if aggravated DWI
  • 9-month to 2-year license suspension
  • 18-month to 2-year license suspension if aggravated DWI
  • Completion of impaired driver program
  • Possible alcohol/drug treatment and counseling
  • SR-22 insurance required for 3 years

Second New Hampshire DUI Offense

  • If within 2 years of previous offense:
    • Minimum 30 days
    • 7 days at multiple DWI offender detention center
  • If more than 2 years but less than 10 years of previous offense:
    • Minimum 3 days
    • 7 days at multiple DWI offender detention center
  • Minimum $750 fine
  • Minimum 3-year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible alcohol/drug treatment and counseling
  • SR-22 insurance required for 5 years

Third New Hampshire DUI Offense

  • Minimum 180 days imprisonment
  • Minimum $750 fine
  • Indefinite license suspension though offender may petition for reinstatement after 7 years
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Minimum 28-day residential treatment program
  • Possible alcohol/drug treatment and counseling
  • SR-22 insurance required

New Hampshire’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 180 days. Any subsequent refusal within seven years of the first will result in a 2-year suspension.

New Jersey DUI Laws

In the state of New Jersey you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First New Jersey DUI Offense

  • Up to 30 days imprisonment
  • $250 to $400
  • $300 to $500 if BAC is 0.10% and above
  • 3-month license suspension
  • 7-month to 1-year license suspension if BAC is 0.10% and above
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Minimum $525 DWI fee
  • 3-year $1000 auto insurance surcharge
  • 12-hours intoxicated driver resource center

Second New Jersey DUI Offense

  • Up to 90 days imprisonment
  • $500 to $1000
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Minimum $525 DWI fee
  • 3-year $1000 auto insurance surcharge
  • 30 days community service

Third New Jersey DUI Offense

  • Up to 180 days imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 10-year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Minimum $525 DWI fee
  • 3-year $1500 auto insurance surcharge

New Jersey’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year and you will face a $250 to $500 fine. If you refuse a second time, your license will be suspended for two years and if you refuse three times, you will lose your license for 10 years.

New Mexico DUI Laws

In the state of New Mexico you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First New Mexico DUI Offense

  • Up to 90 days imprisonment
  • Up to 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 1 year
  • Must attend DWI school
  • Required alcohol evaluation
  • Community service
  • Possible alcohol treatment

Second New Mexico DUI Offense

  • Minimum 96 hours to 364 days imprisonment
  • $500 to $1000 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 2 years
  • Required alcohol evaluation
  • Community service
  • Possible alcohol treatment
  • Up to 5 years probation

Third New Mexico DUI Offense

  • Minimum 30 days to 364 days imprisonment
  • $750 to $1000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 3 years
  • Required alcohol evaluation
  • Community service
  • Possible alcohol treatment
  • Up to 5 years probation

Fourth New Mexico DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • Minimum 6 months to 18 months imprisonment
  • Minimum $5000 fine
  • Indefinite license suspension pending 5-year review
  • Indefinite ignition interlock pending 5-year review
  • Required alcohol evaluation
  • Possible alcohol treatment

Fifth New Mexico DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • Minimum 1 year to 2 years imprisonment
  • Minimum $5000 fine
  • Indefinite license suspension pending 5-year review
  • Indefinite ignition interlock pending 5-year review
  • Required alcohol evaluation
  • Possible alcohol treatment

New Mexico’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DWI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year and you will be charged with aggravated DWI.

New York DUI Laws

In the state of New York you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First New York DWI Offense

  • Class “E” felony if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • Up to 1 year imprisonment; up to 4 years if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • $500 to $1000 fine; up to $5000 if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • Minimum 6-month license suspension
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Mandatory alcohol screening/evaluation
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible driver responsibility assessment

Second New York DWI Offense

  • Class “E” felony
  • Minimum 5 days to 4 years imprisonment; up to 4 years if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • $1000 to $5000 fine; up to $5000 if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • 30 days community service
  • Minimum 6-month license suspension
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Mandatory alcohol screening/evaluation
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible driver responsibility assessment

Third New York DWI Offense

  • Class “D” felony
  • Minimum 10 days to 7 years imprisonment; up to 4 years if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • $2000 to $10,000 fine; up to $5000 if minor under 16 in vehicle
  • 60 days community service
  • Minimum 1-year license suspension
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Alcohol assessment

New York’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for at least one year plus a $500 fine and a $750 fine for a second refusal.

North Carolina DUI Laws

In the state of North Carolina you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First North Carolina DWI Offense

  • 1 year license suspension
  • Mandatory substance abuse treatment

Second North Carolina DWI Offense

  • 4 years license suspension if offense is within 3 years of previous offense
  • Mandatory substance abuse treatment
  • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement

Third North Carolina DWI Offense

  • Class “F” felony if offense is within 10 years of previous offenses
  • Minimum 1 year imprisonment
  • Permanent license suspension if offense is within 5 years of previous offense.
  • Mandatory substance abuse treatment
  • Possible vehicle forfeiture
  • Ignition interlock required for seven years is restoration is permitted

Fourth North Carolina DWI Offense

  • Class “F” felony if offense is within 10 years of previous offenses
  • Minimum 1 year imprisonment
  • Permanent license suspension if offense is within 7 years of previous three offenses
  • Mandatory substance abuse treatment
  • Ignition interlock required for seven years is restoration is permitted

Above and beyond these offenses, North Carolina has two sets of aggravating and mitigating factors that must be carefully weighed before justice is meted out. When these factors are taken into account, the judge will consider what level of punishment the offender will receive. 

For example, if the DWI offender has one grossly aggravating factor counted against him, he will likely need to expect “Level Two Punishment.” For a complete rundown on aggravating and mitigating factors as well as the resulting levels of punishment, you should check North Carolina’s DWI laws website.

North Carolina’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for at least 30 days. Thereafter a hearing will determine if your license is suspended for an additional year.

North Dakota DUI Laws

In the state of North Dakota you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First North Dakota DWI Offense

  • 91-day license suspension if BAC is 0.08% to 0.17%
  • 108-day license suspension if BAC is 0.18% and above
  • Minimum $250 fine
  • Possible hardship license after 30 days
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation

Second North Dakota DWI Offense

  • 5 days imprisonment or 30 days community service
  • 1-year license suspension if BAC is 0.08% to 0.17%
  • 2-year license suspension if BAC is 0.18% and above
  • Minimum $500 fine
  • No hardship license
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation

Third North Dakota DWI Offense

  • 60 days imprisonment
  • 2-year license suspension if BAC is 0.08% to 0.17%
  • 3-year license suspension if BAC is 0.18% and above
  • Minimum $1000 fine
  • No hardship license
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation

Fourth North Dakota DWI Offense

  • 180 days imprisonment
  • 2-year license suspension if BAC is 0.08% to 0.17%
  • 3-year license suspension if BAC is 0.18% and above
  • Minimum $1000 fine
  • No hardship license
  • Mandatory addiction treatment

Fifth North Dakota DWI Offense

  • Class “C” felony
  • 5 years imprisonment
  • Minimum $1000 fine

North Dakota’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended and you will be issued a 25-day permit upon which a hearing will determine if you lose your license for a year. Pleading guilty will avert this fate and you will be eligible for a restricted license after 30 days however, you will not be eligible for a restricted license if your license is suspended due to a refusal. 

North Dakota DUI Laws

In the state of Ohio you will be charged with Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated (OVI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Ohio OVI Offense

  • 3 days to 6 months imprisonment or
  • 3-day driver intervention program
  • 6 days imprisonment if BAC is 0.17% or above
  • 6 months to 3 years license suspension
  • $450 reinstatement fee
  • $250 to $1000 fine

Second Ohio OVI Offense

  • 10 days imprisonment
  • 18 days to 6 months electronic home monitoring
  • 20 days imprisonment if BAC is 0.17% or above
  • 1 to 5 year(s) license suspension
  • $450 reinstatement fee
  • $350 to $1500 fine
  • 90-day driver intervention program
  • 90-day vehicle immobilization

Third Ohio OVI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment or
  • 15 days imprisonment and 55 days to 1 year electronic home monitoring
  • 60 days imprisonment if BAC is 0.17% or above
  • 1 to 10 year(s) license suspension
  • $450 reinstatement fee
  • $350 to $1500 fine
  • 90-day driver intervention program
  • 180-day vehicle immobilization
  • Mandatory alcohol treatment program

Fourth Ohio OVI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • 60 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $800 to $10,000 fine
  • $450 reinstatement fee
  • 3-year to permanent license suspension
  • Mandatory vehicle forfeiture
  • Mandatory alcohol treatment program

Ohio’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected OVI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year, subsequent refusals will result in longer suspensions. 

Oklahoma DUI Laws

In the state of Oklahoma you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Oklahoma DUI Offense

  • 10 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • Up to 4 years imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Up to $1000 fine
  • Doubled fine if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • 30-day license suspension
  • Treatment assessment and evaluation
  • Minimum $300 DUI fee

Second Oklahoma DUI Offense

  • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment or treatment and a lesser sentence
  • Up to 4 years imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Up to $2500 fine
  • Doubled fine if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • 6-month license suspension
  • Treatment assessment and evaluation
  • Minimum $300 DUI fee

Third Oklahoma DUI Offense

  • 1 to 20 year(s) imprisonment
  • Up to 4 years imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Up to $2500 fine
  • Doubled fine if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required
  • Treatment assessment and evaluation
  • Minimum $300 DUI fee
  • 480 hours community service

Oklahoma’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended from 180 days to three years. How long the suspension lasts is determined according to your driving record.

Oregon DUI Laws

In the state of Oregon you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Oregon DUI Offense

  • Minimum 2 days to 1 year imprisonment or 80 hours community service
  • Minimum $1000 fine
  • Minimum $2000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Up to $10,000 fine if minor under 18 in vehicle
  • $300 other DUI fees
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required for 1 year
  • Completion of drug and alcohol treatment
  • Required participation in victim impact panel program
  • Possible DUI diversion program

Second Oregon DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • Minimum $1500 fine
  • Minimum $2000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Up to $10,000 fine if minor under 18 in vehicle
  • $300 other DUI fees
  • 3-year license suspension if within 5 years of previous offense
  • Ignition interlock required for 2 years
  • Completion of drug and alcohol treatment
  • Required participation in victim impact panel program

Third Oregon DUI Offense

  • Up to 5 years imprisonment
  • Minimum $2000 fine
  • Up to $10,000 fine if minor under 18 in vehicle
  • $300 other DUI fees
  • Permanent license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required for 3 years
  • Completion of drug and alcohol treatment
  • Required participation in victim impact panel program

Oregon’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended. You will be issued a temporary license until a hearing can be held. Typically penalties for refusing to submit to a test are harsher than an actual drunk driving conviction.

Pennsylvania DUI Laws

In the state of Pennsylvania you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Pennsylvania DUI Offense

  • BAC 0.08% to 0.099%
    • 6-month probation
    • $3000 fine
    • Alcohol highway safety school
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.159%
    • 2 days to 6 months imprisonment
    • $500 to $5000 fine
    • 1-year license suspension
    • Possible restricted license available after 60 days
    • Possible ignition interlock required
    • Alcohol highway safety school
  • BAC 0.16%
    • 3 days to 6 months imprisonment
    • $1000 to $5000 fine
    • 1-year license suspension
    • Alcohol highway safety school
    • Possible restricted license available after 60 days
    • Possible ignition interlock required

Second Pennsylvania DUI Offense

  • BAC 0.08% to 0.099%
    • 5 days to 6 months imprisonment
    • $300 to $2500 fine
    • 1-year license suspension
    • Alcohol highway safety school
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.159%
    • 30 days to 6 months imprisonment
    • $750 to $5000 fine
    • 1-year license suspension
    • Alcohol highway safety school
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement
  • BAC 0.16%
    • 90 days to 5 years imprisonment
    • $1500 fine
    • 18-month license suspension
    • Alcohol highway safety school
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement

Third Pennsylvania DUI Offense

  • BAC 0.08% to 0.099%
    • 10 days to 2 years imprisonment
    • $500 to $5000 fine
    • 1-year license suspension
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.159%
    • 30 days to 6 months imprisonment
    • $1500 to $10,000 fine
    • 18-month license suspension
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement
  • BAC 0.16%
    • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment
    • $2500 fine
    • 18-month license suspension
    • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement

Pennsylvania’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 1 year. In addition you may face penalties harsher than an actual DUI conviction. Each subsequent refusal brings with greater penalties and suspension time.

Rhode Island DUI Laws

In the state of Rhode Island you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Rhode Island DWI Offense

  • Up to 1-year imprisonment and/or 10 to 60 hours community service
  • $100 to $300 fine if BAC is 0.08%
  • $100 to $400 fine if BAC is 0.09% to 0.15%
  • $500 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $500 highway assessment fee
  • 30 to 180 days license suspension if BAC is 0.08%
  • 3 months to 1 year if BAC is 0.09% to 0.15%
  • 3 months to 18 months is above 0.15%
  • Mandatory attendance to DWI course

Second Rhode Island DWI Offense (within 5 years of previous offense)

  • 10 days to 1-year imprisonment if BAC is 0.08%
  • 6 months to 1 year if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $400 fine if BAC is 0.08%
  • $1000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $500 highway assessment fee
  • 1 to 2-year license suspension if BAC is 0.08%
  • 2-year license suspension is above 0.15%
  • Mandatory ignition interlock for 1 to 2 years
  • Mandatory alcohol/drug treatment

Third Rhode Island DWI Offense (within 5 years of previous offense)

  • Felony conviction
  • 1 to 3-year(s) imprisonment if BAC is 0.08%
  • 3 to 5 years if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $400 fine if BAC is 0.08%
  • $1000 to $5000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $500 highway assessment fee
  • 2 to 3-year license suspension if BAC is 0.08%
  • 3-year license suspension is above 0.15%
  • Mandatory ignition interlock for 2 years
  • Mandatory alcohol/drug treatment
  • Possible vehicle seizure

Rhode Island’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DWI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 90 days. Further penalties will be assessed at the time of your hearing wherein you can still be charged with an addition DWI offense.

South Carolina DUI Laws

In the state of South Carolina you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First South Carolina DUI Offense

  • BAC under 0.10%
    • 2 to 30 days imprisonment or 48 hours public service
    • $400 fine
    • 6-month license suspension
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.16%
    • 3 to 30 days imprisonment or 72 hours public service
    • $500 fine
    • 6-month license suspension
  • BAC above 0.16%
    • 30 to 90 days imprisonment or 30 days public service
    • $1000 fine
    • 6-month license suspension

Second South Carolina DUI Offense

  • BAC under 0.10%
    • 5 days to 1 year imprisonment
    • $2100 to $5100 fine
    • 1 year suspension
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.16%
    • 30 days to 2 years imprisonment
    • $2500 to $5500 fine
    • 1 year suspension
  • BAC above 0.16%
    • 90 days to 3 years imprisonment
    • $3500 to $6500 fine
    • 1 year suspension

Third South Carolina DUI Offense

  • BAC under 0.10%
    • 60 days to 3 years imprisonment
    • $3800 to $6300 fine
    • 2 year suspension
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.16%
    • 90 days to 4 years imprisonment
    • $5000 to $7500 fine
    • 2 year suspension
  • BAC above 0.16%
    • 6 months to 5 years imprisonment
    • $7500 to $10,000 fine
    • 2 year suspension

Fourth South Carolina DUI Offense

  • BAC under 0.10%
    • 1 to 5 year(s) imprisonment
    • Permanent suspension
  • BAC 0.10% to 0.16%
    • 2 to 6 years imprisonment
    • Permanent suspension
  • BAC above 0.16%
    • 3 to 7 years imprisonment
    • Permanent suspension

South Carolina’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for at least 90 days. Furthermore, if the court is convinced you were intoxicated at the time, you can still be convicted of a DUI.

South Dakota DUI Laws

In the state of South Dakota you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First South Dakota DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 30 days to 1 year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license
  • SR-22 insurance required

Second South Dakota DUI Offense

  • Up to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 fine
  • 180 days to 1 year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license
  • Chemical dependency program required
  • SR-22 insurance required

Third South Dakota DUI Offense

  • Class 6 felony
  • Up to 2 years imprisonment
  • $2000 fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Possible restricted license
  • Chemical dependency program required
  • SR-22 insurance required

South Dakota’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year. Moreover, your refusal will be used against you at your DUI trial.

Tennessee DUI Laws

In the state of Tennessee you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Tennessee DUI Offense

  • 48 hours to 11 months imprisonment
  • $350 to $1500 fine
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock
  • Possible community service
  • Possible child endangerment penalty if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Possible alcohol safety DUI program

Second Tennessee DUI Offense

  • 45 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $3500 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 6 months if within 5 years of previous offense
  • Possible vehicle seizure
  • Possible community service
  • Possible child endangerment penalty if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Possible treatment assessment
  • Possible alcohol safety DUI program

Third Tennessee DUI Offense

  • 120 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1100 to $10,000 fine
  • 3 to 10 years license suspension
  • Ignition interlock
  • Possible vehicle seizure
  • Possible community service
  • Possible child endangerment penalty if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Possible treatment assessment
  • Possible alcohol safety DUI program

Fourth Tennessee DUI Offense

  • Class “E” felony
  • 150 days and up imprisonment
  • $3000 to $15,000 fine
  • 5 years to indefinite license suspension
  • Ignition interlock
  • Possible vehicle seizure
  • Possible community service
  • Possible child endangerment penalty if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Possible treatment assessment
  • Possible alcohol safety DUI program

Tennessee’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year and 2 years for a second refusal. You may also still be convicted of DUI offense even without a chemical test.

Texas DUI Laws

In the state of Texas you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Texas DUI Offense

  • 72 hours to 180 days imprisonment
  • 180 days to 2 years imprisonment if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • 90 days to 1 year license suspension
  • Up to $2000 fine
  • Up to $10,000 fine if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • $1000 DWI surcharge per year for 3 years
  • $2000 DWI surcharge per year for 3 years if BAC is 0.16% and above

Second Texas DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • 180 days to 2 years imprisonment if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • 180 days to 2 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock
  • Up to $4000 fine
  • Up to $10,000 fine if minor under 15 is present in vehicle
  • $1500 DWI surcharge per year for 3 years
  • $2000 DWI surcharge per year for 3 years if BAC is 0.16% and above

Third Texas DUI Offense

  • 2 to 10 years imprisonment
  • 180 days to 2 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock
  • Up to $10,000 fine

Texas’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be confiscated and you will be issued a temporary driver’s license. At your hearing, your refusal will be used against and you will likely lose your license.

Utah DUI Laws

In the state of Utah you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Utah DUI Offense

  • Minimum 2 days imprisonment or
  • Minimum 2 days community service or
  • Home confinement
  • Minimum $700 fine
  • 120-day license suspension
  • Possible home confinement
  • Possible alcohol/drug screening
  • Possible alcohol/drug assessment
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible substance abuse treatment

Second Utah DUI Offense

  • Minimum 240 hours imprisonment or
  • Minimum 240 hours community service or
  • Home confinement
  • Minimum $800 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required for 3 years if offense occurred within 10 year of previous
  • Possible home confinement
  • Possible supervised probation
  • Possible alcohol/drug screening
  • Possible alcohol/drug assessment
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible substance abuse treatment

Third Utah DUI Offense

  • Minimum 1500 hours imprisonment
  • Minimum $1500 fine
  • 2-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required for 3 years if offense occurred within 10 year of previous
  • Possible supervised probation
  • Possible alcohol/drug screening
  • Possible alcohol/drug assessment
  • Possible substance abuse education
  • Possible substance abuse treatment

Utah’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 18 months and 2 years for subsequent refusals.

Vermont DUI Laws

In the state of Vermont you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Vermont DUI Offense

  • Up to 2 years imprisonment
  • Up to $750 fine
  • 90-day license suspension
  • Minimum $160 DUI surcharge
  • Alcohol and driving education program
  • Treatment assessment
  • Therapy program

Second Vermont DUI Offense

  • Up to 2 years imprisonment
  • Up to $1500 fine
  • 18-month license suspension
  • Minimum 200 hours community service or minimum 60 consecutive hours imprisonment
  • Minimum $160 DUI surcharge
  • Alcohol and driving rehab program

Third Vermont DUI Offense

  • Up to 5 years imprisonment
  • Up to $2500 fine
  • Permanent license suspension
  • Minimum 400 hours community service or minimum 1000 consecutive hours imprisonment
  • Minimum $160 DUI surcharge
  • Possible vehicle seizure
  • Substance abuse therapy program
  • Abstinence from drugs and alcohol for 3 years plus $500 application fee to reinstate license

Vermont’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for 6 months and subsequent refusals will result in longer suspensions.

Virginia DUI Laws

In the state of Virginia you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Virginia DUI Offense

  • Minimum 5 days imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • 5 days imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% to 0.20%
  • 10 days imprisonment if BAC is above 0.20%
  • Minimum $250 fine
  • Add $500 to $1000 if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock if BAC is 0.15% and above
  • Alcohol safety program

Second Virginia DUI Offense

  • Minimum 20 days to 1 year imprisonment if offense if within 5 years of previous offense
  • If offense if within 5 to 10 years of previous offense:
    • Minimum 10 days to 1 month imprisonment
    • Add 10 days imprisonment if BAC is 0.15% to 0.20%
    • Add 20 days imprisonment if BAC is above 0.20%
    • Add minimum 5 days imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Minimum $500 fine
  • Add $500 to $1000 if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • $50 trauma center fine
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement
  • Alcohol safety program

Third Virginia DUI Offense

  • Minimum 6 months imprisonment if offense if within 5 years of previous offense
  • Minimum 90 days imprisonment if offense if within 10 years of previous offense
  • Add minimum 5 days imprisonment if minor under 18 is present in vehicle
  • Minimum $1000 fine
  • $50 trauma center fine
  • Indefinite license suspension, offender may petition court after 5 years
  • Ignition interlock required for license reinstatement

Virginia implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license can be suspended and you will subject to the same penalties as if you had received a DUI conviction.

Washington DUI Laws

In the state of Washington you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Washington DUI Offense

  • 1 day to 1 year imprisonment or 15 days electronic home monitoring
  • 2 days to 1 year if BAC is above 0.15% or 30 days electronic home monitoring
  • Minimum $865.50 to $5000 fine
  • Minimum $1120.50 to $5000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • 90-day license suspension
  • 1-year license suspension if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Ignition interlock (add 60 days if minor under 16 was present in vehicle)
  • SR-22 insurance required
  • Possible substance abuse education

Second Washington DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment or 60 days electronic home monitoring
  • 45 days to 1 year if BAC is above 0.15% or 90 days electronic home monitoring
  • Minimum $1120.50 to $5000 fine
  • Minimum $1545.50 to $5000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • 2-year license suspension
  • 900-days license suspension if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Ignition interlock (add 60 days if minor under 16 was present in vehicle)
  • SR-22 insurance required
  • Possible substance abuse education

Third Washington DUI Offense

  • Mandatory 60 days in jail
  • 60 days to one year imprisonment
  • $2100 to $10,000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension

Fourth Washington DUI Offense

  • 90 days to 1 year imprisonment and 120 days electronic home monitoring
  • 120 days to 1 year if BAC is above 0.15% and 150 days electronic home monitoring
  • Minimum $1970.50 to $5000 fine
  • Minimum $2820.50 to $5000 fine if BAC is above 0.15%
  • 3-year license suspension
  • 4-year license suspension if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Ignition interlock (add 60 days if minor under 16 was present in vehicle)
  • SR-22 insurance required
  • Possible substance abuse education

Washington’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for at least one year. Subsequent refusals carry longer suspensions and greater penalties 

West Virginia DUI Laws

In the state of West Virginia you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First West Virginia DUI Offense

  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • 2 days to 6 months imprisonment if BAC is above 0.15%
  • 2 days to 1 year if minor under 16 is present in vehicle
  • $100 to $500 fine
  • $100 to $1000 if BAC is above 0.15%
  • $200 to $1000 if minor under 16 is present in vehicle
  • 15-day license suspension
  • 45-day license suspension if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Possible ignition interlock

Second West Virginia DUI Offense

  • 6 months to 1 year imprisonment
  • $1000 to $3000 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock

Third West Virginia DUI Offense

  • Felony offense
  • 1 to 3 year(s) imprisonment
  • $3000 to $5000 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock

West Virginia’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year. Subsequent refusals will result in longer suspensions and harsher penalties than an actual DUI conviction.

Wisconsin DUI Laws

In the state of Wisconsin you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Wisconsin DUI Offense

  • $150 to $300 fine
  • 6 to 9 months license suspension
  • Restricted license possible
  • Alcohol assessment
  • SR-22 insurance required

Second Wisconsin DUI Offense

  • 5 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • $300 to $1100 fine
  • 12 to 18 months license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 60 days
  • Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offense is within 5 years of previous
  • Vehicle immobilization or ignition interlock may be required
  • Alcohol assessment
  • SR-22 insurance required

Third Wisconsin DUI Offense

  • 30 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $2000 fine
  • 2 to 3 years license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 90 days
  • Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
  • Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
  • Alcohol assessment
  • SR-22 insurance required

Fourth Wisconsin DUI Offense

  • 6 days to 1 year imprisonment
  • $600 to $2,000 fine
  • 2 to 3 years license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 90 days
  • Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
  • Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
  • Alcohol assessment
  • SR-22 insurance required

Fifth and Sixth Wisconsin DUI Offenses

  • 6 months to 6 years imprisonment
  • $600 to $10,000 fine
  • 2 to 3 years license suspension
  • Restricted license possible after 90 days
  • Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
  • Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
  • Alcohol assessment
  • SR-22 insurance required

Wisconsin’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year.

Wyoming DUI Laws

In the state of Wyoming you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Wyoming DUI Offense

  • Up 6 months imprisonment
  • Up to $750 fine
  • 90-day license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 6 months if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Substance abuse assessment

Second Wyoming DUI Offense

  • From 7 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • $250 to $750 fine
  • 1-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 1 year if BAC is above 0.15%
  • Substance abuse assessment

Third Wyoming DUI Offense

  • From 30 days to 6 months imprisonment
  • $750 to $3000 fine
  • 3-year license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for 2 years
  • Substance abuse assessment
  • Possible probation
  • Possible inpatient treatment
  • Possible alcohol education program

Fourth Wyoming DUI Offense

  • Felony conviction
  • Up to 2 years imprisonment
  • $10,000 fine
  • Indefinite license suspension
  • Ignition interlock for life, may apply for removal after 5 years
  • Possible substance abuse assessment
  • Possible probation
  • Possible inpatient treatment
  • Possible alcohol education program

Wyoming’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended.