DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI)

A person with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater operating a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be under the influence.  A person may also be found to be driving under the influence through officer observation or other evidence.

 

FINES AND PENALTIES:

 

First Offense - BAC 0.08% but less than 0.10%

 

• 3 months suspension of license

• $250-$400 fine

• 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC)

• Maximum 30 days imprisonment

 

First Offense - BAC 0.10% or higher

 

• 7 months to 1 year suspension of license

• $300-$500 fine • 12-48 hours IDRC

• Maximum 30 days imprisonment

 

Second Offense

 

• 2 years suspension of license

• $500-$1,000 fine

• 30 days community service

• 12-48 hours IDRC

• 48 hours - 90 days imprisonment

 

Third Offense

 

• 10 years suspension of license

• $1,000 fine

• 90 days maximum community service

• 12-48 hours IDRC • 180 days imprisonment