Since your DUI, you’ve probably had a lot of questions about what to expect next.
DUI penalties carry serious consequences that can impact your life for years to come.
Below are some of the most common questions and answers for first-time DUI offenders.
It’s important to also consult with your attorney to get answers that are specific to your DUI case.
Where can I find out about DUI laws for my state?
While the legal limit for intoxication is .08 across the country, each state has different laws regarding how DUIs are prosecuted and punished.
Select your state from the dropdown menu below to find a website that can give you more information about your state's laws.
Alabama DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
n/a
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Alabama DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 1 year, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
No
Alaska DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Alaska DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 1 year, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (2nd Offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for all convictions)
Arizona DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Arizona DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 1 year, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for all convictions)
Arkansas DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Arkansas DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 2 years, 30 months
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (4th offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for all convictions)
California DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
California DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 2 years, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (education if under 21)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for 3rd offense)
Colorado DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.17 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Colorado DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
9 months, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for 2nd offense)
Connecticut DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Connecticut DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year, 1 year, permanent
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (2nd offense)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Delaware DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Delaware DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
3 months, 1 year, 18 months
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (all convictions)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Florida DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Florida DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 1 years, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Education (all offenses)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for 2nd offense)
Georgia DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Georgia DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year, 3 years, 5 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Hawaii DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Hawaii DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days/1yr/2yrs
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory)
Idaho DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.20 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Idaho DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
3 months / 1 year/ 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for repeat offenders)
Illinois DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Illinois DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
Post-conviction: 1 year / 5 years / 10 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (Required for repeat offenders)
Indiana DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes (1 year license suspension for refusal)
Indiana DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days to 2 years / 1-2 years / 1-2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (not mandatory)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Iowa DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes (1 year license suspension for refusal)
Iowa DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
180 days / 1 year / 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (can be mandatory)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes, (required if BAC is above .10%)
Kansas DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Kansas DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 1 year / 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both (can be mandatory)
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (up to 1 year)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Kentucky DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.18 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Kentucky DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
30 days / 1 year / 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Louisiana DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Louisiana DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 1 year / 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Maine DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Maine DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days /18 months / 4 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Maryland DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
n/a
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Maryland DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
60 days / 120 days / not explicit
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Massachusetts DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.20
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Massachusetts DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year /2 years /8 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (required for repeat offenders)
Michigan DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.17
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Michigan DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months / 1 year minimum / 1 year minimum
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Minnesota DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Minnesota DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 180 days / 1 year minimum
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Mississippi DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
None
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Mississippi DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days minimum / 2 years / 5 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for repeat offenders)
Missouri DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Missouri DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
30 days(plus 60 restricted) / 1 year / 1, 10 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for repeat offenders)
Montana DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
None
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Montana DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months/ 1 year/ 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for repeat offenders)
Nebraska DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Nebraska DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days - 6 months/ 1 year/ 1 year - 15 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
No
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No (vehicle immobilization, alcohol monitoring)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (all convictions)
Nevada DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.18 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Nevada DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 1 year / 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No (registration restrictions possible)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (mandatory for aggravated or repeat)
New Hampshire DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.18 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
New Hampshire DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months/ 2 years / ---
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (repeat and high-BAC offenders)
New Jersey DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.10 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
New Jersey DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
3 months/ 2 years/ 10 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Temporary impoundment following arrest
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes (high BAC, repeat offenders)
New Mexico DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
New Mexico DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 1 year, 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
New York DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.18 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
New York DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 6 months, 6 months
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
North Carolina DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
North Carolina DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year, 4 years, permanent
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (4th offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
North Dakota DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.18 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
North Dakota DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
91 days, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment & Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (2nd offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Ohio DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.17 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Ohio DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment & Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (3rd offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Oklahoma DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.17 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Oklahoma DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment & Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (3rd offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Oregon DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
n/a
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Oregon DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 1 year, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment & Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Pennsylvania DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Pennsylvania DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
none, 1 year, 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment & Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Rhode Island DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Rhode Island DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
30 days, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (3rd aggravated offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
South Carolina DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
South Carolina DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Assessment and Treatment
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (3rd offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
South Dakota DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.17 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
South Dakota DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
30 days, 1 year, 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Discretionary
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Tennessee DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.20 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Tennessee DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Discretionary
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (on second offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Texas DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Texas DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days, 1 year, 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Discretionary
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes (on second offense)
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Utah DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.16 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Utah DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
120 days, 2 years, 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Vermont DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
n/a
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Vermont DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 18 months/ permanent
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Virginia DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Virginia DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
1 year / 3 years / permanent
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Washington DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Washington DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 2 years / 3 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
West Virginia DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
West Virginia DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months / 1 year / 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Wisconsin DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Wisconsin DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
6 months / 1 year / 1 year
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
Wyoming DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.02 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
Wyoming DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 1 year / 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
Both
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
District of Columbia DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit
0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit
0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit
0.15 Percent
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?
Yes
District of Columbia DUI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)
90 days / 1 year / 2 years
Mandatory Alcohol Education,
Assessment and Treatment
No
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?
No
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?
Yes
What does BAC mean?
BAC stands for “blood alcohol concentration” or “blood alcohol content” and is the level of alcohol in your bloodstream.
Your BAC was likely taken through either a breathalyzer test or a blood/urine test and will be used in court as evidence in your DUI case.
All 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have passed .08 as the legal limit of intoxication.
How much will getting a DUI cost?
Because laws vary in each state, it’s impossible to give an exact amount of how much a DUI costs.
It has been widely reported, however, that the national average is around $10,000.
To get a better idea of how much a DUI costs in your state, use our
state-by-state cost calculator.
Can my DUI case be dismissed because the police officer did not read me the Miranda warning?
No, your case will not be dismissed solely on an officer not reading you your Miranda rights.
For DUIs, there are two conditions that must be met BEFORE an officer can read you your rights.
The first condition is that the officer arrests you.
The second is that the officer continues to question you after your arrest.
Miranda rights inform you that you don't have to answer any questions an officer asks you post arrest.
If the officer is not asking you any further questions, Miranda rights are not needed.
If an officer has questioned you after your arrest and did not read you your Miranda rights,
your attorney can move to strike any evidence that may have been gathered by your answers
Will I be able to get insurance again after my DUI?
Some insurers will provide coverage to first-time DUI offenders, but the selection is limited and
their rates will generally be significantly higher than you would expect to pay for ordinary auto insurance.
You can find out which companies offer coverage for drivers who require an SR-22 by visiting insurer websites or calling them directly.
With your rates likely to be much higher, you will be tempted to sacrifice quality service and select less coverage than you normally would.
This could result in even more problems for you down the road. Find an insurer that will give you the affordable and high-quality coverage that you deserve.
You can search for insurance in your area on our Auto Insurance page.
Once you buy a policy, the insurer typically will file the SR-22 with your state licensing authority on your behalf,
although you may be responsible for any associated filing fees.
How is a DUI different for someone who is under the age of 21?
Obviously it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy or possess alcohol, let alone drink and drive.
While the legal limit for intoxication is .08%, there is a “zero tolerance” policy for underage DUI offenders.
People who are cited for underage DUI typically get charged with two crimes: Underage drinking and DUI.
Other charges like minor in possession of alcohol, soliciting alcohol from an adult and distributing alcohol to minors can also be added.
Sentencing for underage DUI is typically more severe than a DUI by someone of legal age.
Fines, drug/alcohol classes, community service, jail time and revocation of driving privileges are common.
What happens if I receive a DUI in a state other than where I live?
Most states have agreements in which they share traffic violation convictions that occur outside the state of residence.
This can be for a minor offense like a speeding ticket or a major offense like a DUI.
Check with your attorney to see if your state, or the state in which you received your DUI, has these reciprocal agreements.
How long will a DUI stay on my driving record?
Depending on what state you live in, a DUI may stay on your record anywhere from ten years up to forever.
Contact your local DMV to find out how long your state keeps DUIs on driving records.
You can also ask the DMV about how to expunge DUIs from your record after a certain period of time.
Can I be convicted of a DUI if I wasn't physically driving the vehicle?
Yes, technically you can.
If you were behind the wheel of the car, with the keys in the ignition, the police can charge you with DUI.
You do not have to be driving the vehicle; you merely have to be in physical control of it.
Many people have been stopped by police in the parking lot of establishments and arrested for DUI, without even leaving their parking space.