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Being convicted of a DUI is a serious offense, carrying heavy penalties including:
- Fines, fees and surcharges
- License suspension
- Ignition interlock device
- Jail time
- Community service
Mandatory fines and penalties
| Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC of 0.10% or greater |
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License loss
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Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term
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Community service, IDRC & Interlock
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7 months–
1 year
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$300–$500 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
Up to 30 days
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12–48 hours IDRC*
BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6 months - 1 year following restoration
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| Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10% |
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License loss
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Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term
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Community service, IDRC & Interlock
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3 months
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$250–$400 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
Up to 30 days
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12–48 hours IDRC*
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| Repeated DUI convictions |
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Offense
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License loss
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Fines, fees & surcharges |
Prison term
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Community service, IDRC & Interlock |
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2nd offense within 10 years
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2 years
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$500–$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
48 hours–
90 days
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30 days CS
12–48 hours IDRC*
Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
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3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense
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10 years
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$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund |
180 days
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Up to 90 days CS (can reduce period of imprisonment)
12–48 hours IDRC*
Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
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Related Offenses
| Driving or riding with an open container |
| Offense |
Fines |
Community service |
| 1st |
$200 |
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| 2nd |
$250 |
10 days |
| Driving with a DUI suspension |
| License loss |
Fines or surcharges |
Prison term |
Additional
1–2 years |
$500 fine
$250/year (for 3 years) surcharge |
10–90 days |
| Driving while possessing drugs |
| License loss |
Fines or surcharges |
| 2 years |
Minimum $50 fine |
| Driving while possessing drugs |
| License loss |
Fines or surcharges |
| 2 years |
Minimum $50 fine |
Notes:
- *IDRC - Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- *AERF - Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- Underage drinking may cause a six-month delay in getting a license
- Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program
Failure to pay DUI surcharges will result in
- Indefinite suspension of driving privileges
- Action filed in State Superior Court by MVC. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action
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