First-Offense DUI Penalties by State (2026)
Jail, fines, license suspension and ignition interlock for a first DUI or DWI in each state and DC.
| State | First-offense DUI penalties |
|---|---|
| Alabama | First conviction: fine of $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail, or both, and a 90-day license suspension. ALEA Driver License Manual (Nov. 2024), ch. 4; Code of Ala. § 32-5A-191 |
| Alaska | A first DUI is a class A misdemeanor carrying 10 points. After arrest with a breath result of 0.08% or more, the DMV revokes the license administratively for 90 days, separately from the court case. After a DUI or refusal conviction, an ignition interlock device is required for at least 6 months. The DMV's list of typical first-DUI consequences includes 3 days in jail, $1,500 in court fines, 30-day loss of the vehicle, and SR-22 insurance. AS 28.35.030; Alaska DMV Driver Manual; Alaska DMV DUI Consequences page; Alaska Court System Vehicle and Traffic Offenses Booklet |
| Arizona | A first DUI is a class 1 misdemeanor. The sentence is at least 10 consecutive days in jail (the judge may suspend all but one day if the person completes court-ordered alcohol or drug screening, education or treatment), a fine of at least $250 plus additional assessments of $500 and $500, possible community restitution, required Traffic Survival School, and an ignition interlock device when the offense involved alcohol (the court may extend the interlock period beyond 12 months). Administratively, a test result of 0.08 or more leads to a license suspension of at least 90 consecutive days; a first-time driver who caused no death or serious physical injury and proves completion of alcohol or drug screening instead gets 30 days of suspension followed by at least 60 days of restricted driving, or may ask for a special ignition interlock restricted license. A.R.S. §§ 28-1381(I)–(J), 28-1385(H)–(J) |
| Arkansas | The Office of Driver Services suspends the license for 6 months for a first DWI (alcohol) offense, and reinstatement requires an ignition interlock for a period equal to the suspension, an alcohol education or treatment program, a Victim Impact Panel and a $150 fee. The state driver license study guide says a first conviction carries a fine of $150 to $1,000 plus court costs and possible jail of up to one year. Ark. Code §§ 5-65-104, 5-65-111; DFA DUI, DWI, BUI, BWI Offenses page; Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (July 2026) |
| California | At arrest, a driver 21 or older with a BAC of 0.08% or more receives a 4-month administrative suspension (starting 30 days after the order). After a first non-injury DUI conviction, the DMV suspends the license for 6 or 10 months (10 months may apply if BAC was over 0.20%), and the driver must complete a DUI program and file an SR-22 for 3 years. A court may order an ignition interlock device; if it does not, the driver can choose an interlock-restricted license or a work/DUI-program restricted license. Cal. Veh. Code §§ 13353.2, 13352, 23152; DMV DUI First Offenders (Alcohol, Non-Injury) flyer |
| Colorado | A first DUI or DUI per se is a misdemeanor punishable by 5 days to 1 year in jail and a $600 to $1,000 fine, plus 48 to 96 hours of public service; part of the jail term can be suspended with alcohol treatment. A first DWAI carries 2 to 180 days in jail, a $200 to $500 fine and 24 to 48 hours of public service. Administratively, a BAC of 0.08 or more brings a 9-month revocation for a first offense; early reinstatement with an ignition interlock is available for offenses on or after January 1, 2023. C.R.S. §§ 42-4-1307, 42-2-126; Colorado Drunk Driving Laws summary; Colorado DMV Reinstatement FAQs |
| Connecticut | A first conviction carries a fine of $500 to $1,000 and either up to six months in jail with 48 consecutive hours that cannot be suspended, or a fully suspended jail sentence with probation requiring 100 hours of community service. The license is suspended for 45 days, and an ignition interlock is required on every vehicle owned or operated for one year after restoration. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227a(g)(1) |
| Delaware | A first offense carries a fine of $500 to $1,500, up to 12 months in jail, or both (jail may be suspended). The DMV revokes the license for 12 months (18 months if BAC was 0.15 to under 0.20; 24 months if 0.20 or more or the person refused testing). The court must also require an ignition interlock device. Qualifying first offenders may elect a first offender program in lieu of trial, and first offenders may apply for an ignition interlock license. 21 Del. C. §§ 4177(d)(1), 4177(e), 4177A, 4177B, 4177C |
| District of Columbia | A first DUI conviction carries a fine of $1,000, up to 180 days in jail, or both, with mandatory minimum jail of 10 days if BAC was at least 0.20, 15 days if over 0.25, and 20 days if over 0.30 (and 15 days for certain drugs). The DMV revokes the license for 6 months and assesses 12 points, and retesting is required to get a license back. D.C. Code § 50-2206.13(a); DC DMV Suspended or Revoked License page |
| Florida | A first DUI conviction carries a fine of $500 to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail, plus probation of up to 1 year that includes at least 50 hours of community service. With a BAC of 0.15 or higher or a passenger under 18, the fine is $1,000 to $2,000 and jail up to 9 months. The court may order an ignition interlock for at least 6 months if BAC was 0.08 or higher (mandatory in the 0.15/minor-passenger cases). The license is revoked for at least 180 days up to 1 year. Administratively, a BAC of 0.08 or higher brings a 6-month suspension for a first offense. Fla. Stat. §§ 316.193(2), (4), (5); 322.28(2)(a); 322.2615(1) |
| Georgia | DUI penalties include fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory license suspension. For drivers 21 and older, a first DUI within 5 years brings a 12-month suspension, but the driver can apply for reinstatement after 120 days by completing a DDS-approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and paying the reinstatement fee. A limited driving permit may be available. O.C.G.A. §§ 40-6-391, 40-5-63; Georgia DDS Driver's Manual, Section 5; DDS DUI (First Offense) FAQ |
| Hawaii | For a first OVUII offense (none in the prior ten years), sentencing is without probation or suspension of sentence and includes a 14-hour minimum substance abuse rehabilitation program; license revocation of 1 year to 18 months; an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated during revocation; one or more of 72 hours of community service, 48 hours to 5 days in jail, or a $250 to $1,000 fine; and surcharges. Administratively, a driver with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in ten years receives a 1-year revocation with an ignition interlock. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 291E-61(b)(1), 291E-41(b)(1) |
| Idaho | A first DUI is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. The court suspends driving privileges for 30 days with no driving at all, then for an additional 60 to 150 days during which restricted driving for employment or family health needs may be allowed. An ignition interlock must be installed within 10 days after the absolute suspension ends and kept until one year after the suspension period ends. Administratively, failing an evidentiary test for the first time brings a 90-day suspension, with restricted noncommercial driving possible after the first 30 days. Idaho Code §§ 18-8005(1), 18-8002A |
| Illinois | A first DUI is a Class A misdemeanor. Transporting a child under 16 adds 6 months of imprisonment, a $1,000 minimum fine and 25 days of community service, and a BAC of 0.16 or more brings added mandatory penalties. A DUI conviction requires the Secretary of State to revoke the driver's license. Administratively, a failed chemical test (0.08 or more) brings a 6-month statutory summary suspension for a first offender. 625 ILCS 5/11-501(c), 6-205(a), 6-208.1 |
| Indiana | Operating with a BAC of 0.08 to under 0.15, or while intoxicated, is a Class C misdemeanor (up to 60 days in jail and a fine up to $500). A BAC of 0.15 or more, or intoxicated driving that endangers a person, is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year and up to $5,000). Administratively, failing a chemical test brings a 180-day suspension. A court may also suspend driving privileges after conviction and may order specialized driving privileges with an ignition interlock. IC 9-30-5-1, 9-30-5-2, 35-50-3-2, 35-50-3-4; Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 5 |
| Iowa | A first OWI is a serious misdemeanor punishable by at least 48 hours and up to one year in jail, a $1,250 fine (the court may waive up to $625 if there was no injury or property damage and the person has a temporary restricted license), license revocation of 180 days to one year, and substance use evaluation and a drinking drivers course. A deferred judgment may be available in some cases. Administratively, a failed test brings a 180-day revocation for a first revocation. Iowa Code §§ 321J.2(2)–(3), 321J.12 |
| Kansas | A first DUI conviction is a class B nonperson misdemeanor: 48 consecutive hours to six months in jail (or, at the court's discretion, 100 hours of public service) and a fine of $750 to $1,000. Administratively (BAC 0.08 to 0.1499), a first test failure or conviction brings a 30-day suspension followed by an ignition interlock restriction of 6 months or 1 year and a $200 reinstatement fee; with BAC 0.15 or more, a 1-year suspension and 1-year interlock. K.S.A. 8-1567(b)(1)(A), 8-1014(b), 8-1015(b); KDOR Alcohol Actions Chart |
| Kentucky | First offense within 10 years: fine of $200 to $500, or 48 hours to 30 days in county jail, or both; the judge may allow a community labor program of 48 hours to 30 days instead. If aggravating circumstances are present, there is a mandatory minimum of 4 days in jail. License suspension is 6 months, or 4 months for a person issued an ignition interlock license who meets the 90-consecutive-day requirement within the first 4 months. An under-21 driver convicted at 0.02 (but under 0.08) faces a $100–$500 fine or 20 hours of community service instead. KRS 189A.010(5)(a), (6); KRS 189A.070(1) |
| Louisiana | First offense: fine of $300 to $1,000 and 10 days to 6 months in jail. The sentence may be suspended only if the offender is placed on probation and serves 48 hours in jail (or performs at least 32 hours of community service), completes a court-approved substance abuse program and a driver improvement program, and does not drive for at least 6 months of probation unless the vehicle has an ignition interlock. With a BAC of 0.15 or more, at least 48 hours must be served without probation or suspension and the license is suspended for two years; at 0.20 or more the fine is $750 to $1,000. The OMV's administrative suspension after a first failed test (0.08–0.14, age 21+) is 180 days. La. R.S. 14:98.1; Louisiana OMV, Suspensions |
| Maine | First OUI with no prior offense in 10 years is a Class D crime with these minimum penalties that cannot be suspended: a fine of at least $500 ($600 if the person refused a test), a 150-day court-ordered license suspension, and at least 48 hours in jail if the BAC was 0.15 or more, the driver was going 30 mph or more over the limit, eluded an officer, or had a passenger under 21 (at least 96 hours if the person refused a test). A first-offender may have the license reinstated after 30 days of the suspension by installing an approved ignition interlock for the rest of the suspension. Drivers under 21 face a one-year suspension of a provisional license for a first OUI or any alcohol level above 0.00. 29-A M.R.S. §§ 2411(5)(A), 2508(1)(A-1), 2472(3-A) |
| Maryland | First DUI conviction: up to $1,000 fine, up to 1 year in jail, 12 points, and license revocation of up to 6 months. First DWI (driving while impaired) conviction: up to $500 fine, up to 2 months in jail, 8 points, and a 6-month suspension (1 year if under 21). Separately, failing a test brings an administrative suspension of 180 days for a first offense (at 0.08–0.14 or 0.15 and above). Higher penalties apply when driving with a minor. MVA, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) |
| Massachusetts | First OUI conviction: fine of $500 to $5,000, up to 2.5 years in jail, or both; the license is revoked and not restored until one year after conviction (a hardship hearing may be requested after three months). Many first offenders instead receive a court disposition with an alcohol education program under § 24D, which carries a license suspension of 45 to 90 days (210 days if under 21). After arrest, a BAC of 0.08 or more (0.02 if under 21) leads to an immediate suspension that lasts until the case is resolved but not more than 30 days. M.G.L. c. 90, §§ 24(1)(a)(1), 24(1)(c)(1), 24(1)(f)(2), 24D |
| Michigan | First OWI: a misdemeanor punishable by one or more of up to 93 days in jail (up to 180 days for high BAC), a fine of $100 to $500 ($200 to $700 for high BAC), and up to 360 hours of community service. The Secretary of State suspends the license for 180 days with no restricted license for the first 30 days. For a first high-BAC (0.17+) conviction, the suspension is 1 year with no restricted license for the first 45 days, and any restricted license requires an ignition interlock. A conviction adds 6 points. MCL 257.625(9)(a); MCL 257.319(8); What Every Driver Must Know |
| Minnesota | A first DWI without aggravating factors is fourth-degree DWI, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. For a test failure with no prior incidents in 20 years, the license is revoked for at least 90 days (at least 180 days if under 21 and below twice the legal limit; at least 1 year at twice the legal limit or more). The DVS manual says the revocation may be 30 days with a guilty plea, a work permit is not available until 15 days have passed (and not at 0.16 or above), and ignition interlock is optional for first offenders. Reinstatement after an alcohol-related revocation costs $680. Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.27, 609.02, 171.178; Minnesota Driver's Manual ch. 8 |
| Mississippi | First DUI: fine of $250 to $1,000, up to 48 hours in jail, or both, plus completion of an alcohol safety education program (MASEP) within six months; the court may substitute a victim impact panel for the 48 hours in jail. A qualifying first offense may be non-adjudicated (once only, and not for CDL/CLP holders). The regular license is suspended for 120 days unless the court orders an ignition interlock-restricted license for the 120 days; proof of insurance for three years is also required. Suspensions start 21 days after the court order. Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30(2)(a); Mississippi DPS, DUI Department |
| Missouri | A first driving-while-intoxicated offense is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. It adds 8 points. The administrative suspension for a test at or above the limit with no prior alcohol-related contacts in five years is 30 days followed by a 60-day restricted driving privilege (which requires an ignition interlock); if the driver files proof of a certified ignition interlock, there is no suspension period and a 90-day restricted period applies instead. Having a child under 17 in the vehicle raises the offense to a class A misdemeanor. RSMo §§ 577.010, 558.011, 558.002, 302.302, 302.525 |
| Montana | First DUI: 24 consecutive hours to 6 months in jail and a fine of $600 to $1,000 (48 hours to 1 year and $1,200 to $2,000 if a passenger under 16 was in the vehicle). The mandatory minimum jail term generally cannot be served on home arrest, and sentence may not be deferred. The person must complete a chemical dependency assessment and education course. The department suspends the license for 6 months; the court may recommend a probationary license with conditions such as an ignition interlock or 24/7 sobriety monitoring. MCA 61-8-1007, 61-8-1009, 61-8-1010, 61-8-1011, 61-5-208 |
| Nebraska | A first DUI (no prior conviction) is a Class W misdemeanor: mandatory minimum of 7 days in jail and a $500 fine, up to 60 days in jail. The court revokes the license for six months and requires an ignition interlock permit and device for that period. If the court grants probation or suspends the sentence, the revocation is 60 days with an ignition interlock permit, and a $500 fine is a condition. At 0.15 or more, the revocation is one year with an ignition interlock. A DUI conviction adds 6 points. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-6,197.03(1)–(2), 28-106, 60-4,182 |
| Nevada | A first DUI within 7 years is a misdemeanor. The court must order an alcohol/substance-use education course (at the person's expense), sentence the person to 2 days to 6 months in jail or residential confinement or 48 to 96 hours of community service, and impose a fine of $400 to $1,000. If the BAC was 0.16 or more, the person must attend a treatment program. A test result of 0.08 or more brings a 185-day license revocation, during which the person must install an ignition interlock to get an ignition interlock privilege. NRS 484C.400(1)(a); NRS 484C.210 |
| New Hampshire | A first DWI conviction is a class B misdemeanor with a fine of at least $500. The person must undergo alcohol and drug screening (and evaluation and treatment if indicated), complete an approved impaired driver education program and a victim impact panel, and pay program fees. The license is revoked for at least 9 months and up to 2 years; the court may suspend up to 6 months of the revocation if the person complies with screening, treatment and education (an ignition interlock may be required during the reduced period). The court may later reduce the conviction to a violation on motion after one year. Separately, an administrative suspension of 6 months applies for a first test at or above the limit. RSA 265-A:18, I(a); RSA 265-A:30, II(b) |
| New Jersey | According to the MVC penalty tables: for a first DUI at 0.08% to under 0.10% (or based on observation), a $250–$400 fine, up to 30 days in jail, 12–48 hours at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC), $1,000 per year surcharge for 3 years plus other fees, and 3 months of license loss. For a first DUI at 0.10% or higher (or drug-related), a $300–$500 fine, up to 30 days in jail, IDRC, the same surcharges, and 7 months to 1 year of license loss; at 0.15% or higher, an ignition interlock during the suspension and 6 months to 1 year after restoration. Underage DUI (0.01%+) brings a 30–90 day suspension, 15–30 days of community service and IDRC programs. NJ MVC, Suspensions and Restorations – Penalties (DUI tables) |
| New Mexico | A first DWI conviction brings a one-year license revocation by the MVD; separately, the administrative (implied consent) revocation for an adult first offense is six months. Everyone convicted of DWI, including first offenders, must get an ignition interlock license and have an interlock device in every vehicle they drive. To reinstate, the driver needs at least six consecutive months of driving on an interlock license with no attempts to tamper with or get around the device, and must pay a $102 reinstatement fee. N.M. Motor Vehicle Division, DWI FAQ; How to Get an Interlock License |
| New York | First DWI: mandatory fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and license revocation for at least six months. Aggravated DWI (0.18+): $1,000 to $2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and revocation for at least one year. DWAI/Alcohol: $300 to $500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension. Additional surcharges and fees apply ($395 for alcohol-related misdemeanors, plus $5 in town or village courts). Under-21 zero tolerance: $125 civil penalty, $100 fee and a six-month suspension. NY DMV, Penalties for Alcohol or Drug-Related Violations |
| North Carolina | Impaired driving sentences use five punishment levels set by aggravating and mitigating factors. At the lowest, Level Five, the fine is up to $200 and jail is 24 hours to 60 days (may be suspended on condition of 24 hours in jail or 24 hours of community service); at Level One the fine is up to $4,000 and jail is 30 days to 24 months. A first impaired driving conviction leads to a one-year license revocation, and a 30-day civil revocation applies at the time of charge after a test of 0.08 or more. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-179, 20-19(c1), 20-16.5 |
| North Dakota | A first offense within seven years is a class B misdemeanor. The sentence must include a fine of at least $500 and an order for an addiction evaluation. If the alcohol concentration was 0.16 or more (an aggravated first offense), the sentence must include a fine of at least $750 and at least two days in jail. The Department suspends the license for 91 days for a test result of 0.08 (0.02 under 21) up to under 0.18, or 180 days for 0.18 or more. N.D. Cent. Code §§ 39-08-01(3), (5)(a); 39-20-04.1(1)(a)-(b) |
| Ohio | A first OVI (operating a vehicle impaired) is a first-degree misdemeanor. Penalties: a mandatory three consecutive days in jail (the court may substitute a three-day drivers' intervention program; high-concentration cases and certain refusal cases require jail plus the program or at least six days), with total jail not over six months; a fine of $565 to $1,075; and a license suspension of one to three years. The court may grant limited driving privileges, or unlimited privileges with an ignition interlock device. Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.19(G)(1)(a) |
| Oklahoma | A first DUI is a misdemeanor that can include jail time and fines. After a first-time DUI conviction, an ignition interlock device is required for 18 months. For DUI arrests on or after November 1, 2022, the driver must complete the Board of Tests' Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP), which requires an ignition interlock, before a suspended license can be reinstated. For first-time DUI arrests on or after November 1, 2024, the arrest does not appear on the driving record if the driver held a valid license, enrolled in IDAP within 30 days of arrest, completed IDAP, and reinstated with Service Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma; Oklahoma Highway Safety Office; 47 O.S. § 11-902 |
| Oregon | DUII is a Class A misdemeanor. A first conviction carries a minimum fine of $1,000 (at least $2,000 with 0.15 or more), and the court must impose at least 48 hours in jail or community service. The person must complete screening and treatment, and a DUII treatment completion certificate is required before driving privileges return. The DMV suspends the license for one year for a first conviction (hardship permit possible), and an ignition interlock is required after the suspension for one, two, or five years depending on prior offenses. ORS 813.010(4), (6); ORS 813.020; DMV Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation Guide (form 7484) |
| Pennsylvania | Penalties depend on blood alcohol level. General impairment (0.08-0.099): six months' probation, $300 fine, no license suspension. High rate (0.10-0.159): 2 days to 6 months in jail, $500-$5,000 fine, 12-month suspension. Highest rate (0.16+, controlled substances, or test refusal): 3 days to 6 months in jail, $1,000-$5,000 fine, 12-month suspension. Alcohol highway safety school is required, and screening/treatment and up to 150 hours of community service may be ordered. A first offender at the high or highest rate may be accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program (license suspension up to 90 days, six months' supervision, $300-$5,000 fine). 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804; PA Driver's Manual ch. 4, Tables 1-3 |
| Rhode Island | Penalties depend on blood alcohol level. 0.08 to under 0.10 (or presence of a scheduled controlled substance): fine of $100-$300, 10-60 hours of community service and/or up to one year in prison, a DUI course, and a license suspension of 30 to 180 days; the judge may require an ignition interlock. 0.10 to under 0.15 (or unknown): fine of $100-$400, 10-60 hours community service and/or up to one year, suspension of 3-12 months, required course and/or treatment; interlock may be required. 0.15 or more (or under the influence of drugs): $500 fine, 20-60 hours community service and/or up to one year, suspension of 3-18 months, required course and/or treatment, and an ignition interlock (and/or blood and urine testing) is required. A conviction also carries an $86 assessment and a highway assessment fee. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2(d)(1), (d)(6) |
| South Carolina | First offense: a $400 fine or 48 hours to 30 days in jail (the court may allow 48 hours of public service instead of the minimum jail). With an alcohol concentration of 0.10 to under 0.16: a $500 fine or 72 hours to 30 days. At 0.16 or more: a $1,000 fine or 30 to 90 days. The DMV suspends the license; for a first offense the person must enroll in the Ignition Interlock Device Program and get an interlock-restricted license, with the device installed for six months. S.C. Code §§ 56-5-2930(A)(1), 56-5-2990(A) |
| South Dakota | A first DUI is a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to one year in county jail and/or a $2,000 fine). The court must revoke the license for at least 30 days and may extend the revocation or restrict driving for up to one year. SDCL §§ 32-23-2, 22-6-2 |
| Tennessee | Jail of at least 48 consecutive hours and up to 11 months and 29 days. If the driver's alcohol concentration was 0.15% or more, the minimum is seven consecutive days. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-402(a)(1) |
| Texas | A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail (up to 180 days and a fine up to $2,000). With an open container, the minimum is six days. With an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more, it is a Class A misdemeanor. In a school crossing zone while the reduced speed limit applies, it is a state jail felony (effective Sept. 1, 2025). A court-ordered license suspension for a first DWI conviction is 90 days to one year. Tex. Penal Code §§ 49.04, 12.22; Tex. Transp. Code § 521.344(a) |
| Utah | A first DUI is generally a class B misdemeanor (class A in some situations, such as having a passenger under 16). For a first conviction, the court must impose at least two days in jail or at least 48 hours of compensatory service, a fine of at least $700, a screening (and an assessment if appropriate), an educational series or treatment, and impound and towing fees; it may order probation, a 24-7 sobriety program, or treatment. For an 'extreme DUI' (as defined in Utah Code § 41-6a-501), at least five days in jail (or two days plus 30 days of electronically monitored home confinement), a fine of at least $700, and an ignition interlock unless the court finds it unnecessary. Separately, the Driver License Division suspends the license of a driver 21 or older for 120 days for a first offense. Utah Code §§ 41-6a-502(2), 41-6a-505(1), (3), 53-3-223 |
| Vermont | A first DUI may be punished by a fine of up to $750, up to two years in prison, or both. The court may order an alcohol assessment screening before sentencing. The DMV suspends the license for 90 days (one year if the crash caused a death or serious bodily injury to someone else) and until the person completes the requirements of § 1209a; during the suspension, an eligible person may drive with an ignition interlock restricted license (RDL) or certificate. 23 V.S.A. §§ 1210(a)-(b), 1206 |
| Virginia | A first DUI is a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500) with a mandatory minimum fine of $250. With a blood alcohol level of 0.15 to 0.20, there is an additional mandatory minimum of five days in jail; above 0.20, ten days. A first conviction also takes away the privilege to drive for one year (in addition to the administrative suspension under § 46.2-391.2), unless a restricted license is granted under § 18.2-271.1. Va. Code §§ 18.2-270(A), 18.2-271(A), 18.2-11 |
| Washington | With no prior offense in seven years and an alcohol concentration under 0.15: at least 24 consecutive hours and up to 364 days in jail (the court may instead order at least 15 days of electronic home monitoring or 90 days of 24/7 sobriety monitoring) and a fine of $350 to $5,000. At 0.15 or more, or after a test refusal: at least 48 consecutive hours (or alternatives such as 30 days of home monitoring) and higher minimum fines. The license is suspended for 90 days (under 0.15) or revoked for one year (0.15 or more or refusal), or until the person is evaluated and completes or enrolls in the recommended treatment. RCW 46.61.5055(1) |
| West Virginia | First offense (impaired, under 0.15): a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a fine of $100 to $500, plus license revocation for six months or a period tied to participation in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock (ignition interlock) Program. At 0.15 or more: two days to six months in jail (at least 24 hours actually served), a fine of $200 to $1,000, and revocation for one year or participation in the Test and Lock Program. Courts may use conditional probation under § 17C-5-2b for some first offenders. W. Va. Code § 17C-5-2(e), (f), (q) |
| Wisconsin | A first OWI is generally a civil offense with a forfeiture of $150 to $300 (higher penalties apply in some situations, such as a minor passenger). The court revokes the operating privilege for 6 to 9 months, and the person is eligible for an occupational license at any time. Wis. Stat. §§ 346.65(2)(am)1., 343.30(1q)(b)2. |
| Wyoming | A first DWUI is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine up to $750, or both, and the person must receive a substance use disorder assessment at or before sentencing. WYDOT suspends the license for 90 days (credited with any administrative per se suspension). With a BAC of 0.15 or more, an ignition interlock restricted license is required for six months. Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-233(e); WYDOT, A Guide to Driving Privilege Withdrawals |
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