If a law enforcement officer stops you for driving under the influence and your test results show that you have an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, you will lose your driving privilege on the spot. In addition, if a blood alcohol or drug test result is not available, you will also lose your driving privilege on the spot. For both of these incidents, you will be required to complete a drug or alcohol screening before you can obtain a restricted permit or reinstate your driving privilege.
You will automatically lose your driving privilege for 12 months or 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months, if you refuse to submit to complete any of the tests if you are arrested for driving under the influence. You will also be required to complete an alcohol or drug screening before you can reinstate your driving privilege. If this is a second or third offense DUI violation, your driving privilege will be automatically revoked and you will also face criminal penalties that will be imposed by the court.
- First DUI Offense: Anyone who has a first DUI offense will be fined no less than $1,250.00 and they will be jailed for no less than 10 consecutive days. In addition, they will be required to take alcohol education program and will need to equip any vehicle that they drive with a certified ignition interlock device. They may also be ordered to perform community service.
- Second and subsequent offenses: Anyone who has had a second or subsequent offense will be jailed for no less than 90 days. In addition, they will be fined no less than $3,000.00 and their driver’s license will be revoked for 12 months. They will also be required to take alcohol education/treatment classes. They will also be required to equip any vehicle they operate with a certified ignition interlock device. They may also be required to perform community service.
