Tennessee DUI Penalties, Fines and Suspensions

Revocation of Drivers License for 1 year – 1st offense
Revocation of Drivers License for 2 years – 2nd offense
Revocation of Drivers License for 2 years if crash resulted in bodily injury (Most Aggravated Drunk Driving Law)
Revocation of Drivers License for 5 years if crash resulted in a death (Most Aggravated Drunk Driving Law)

48 hours up to 11 months, 29 days for offenders in violation of 55-10-401
.20 BAC or greater minimum jail time 7 consecutive days
License revocation for 1 year – Restricted License available
You will be ordered to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program
Pay restitution to any person suffering physical injury or personal loss
$350-$1,500 fine
With towing, bail, attorney, high risk insurance, court costs, school, and reinstatement fees, your first offense average costs could add up to $4,900
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense. Minimum first year costs could exceed $1,000.00
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Drug and Alcohol Treatment may be required at the judge’s discretion

45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$600-$3,500 mandatory fine
License revocation for 2 years/Restricted License available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
You will be ordered to attend an alcohol and drug treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Pay restitution to any person suffering personal injury or loss

120 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$1,100 to $10,000 mandatory fines
License revocation for 6 years/Restricted license available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
Alcohol and drug treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense

Class E Felony
1 Year (365) days of jail time with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served
$3,000 to $15,000 mandatory fine
License revocation for 8 years/Restricted license available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
Alcohol and drug treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense

Tennessee Vehicular Assault

Class A Felony [39-13-218] [40-35-112]
If any of the following conditions are present: Two or more prior (a) DUI conviction, (b) Vehicular assault convictions or, (c) any combination
One prior Vehicular Homicide
A BAC of .20 or greater at the time of the vehicular homicide has (1) one prior DUI or Vehicular Assault offense

Implied Consent/Refusal to Submit to Blood Alcohol T.C.A. 55-10-406

$100 reinstatement fee
$50 fee if filing of financial responsibility (SR-22) is required
$75 fee for failure to surrender driver license may be required
Required to apply for valid license & pay appropriate driver license fee
Drug Free Youth Act Offenses (Ages 13 – 17) (T.C.A. 55-10-701) & Underage Possession of Alcohol (Age 18 -21) (T.C.A. 57-5-301)
$20 reinstatement fee
$75 fee for failure to surrender driver license may be required
Required to apply for valid license & pay appropriate driver license fee

All other DUI Type Offenses

Drug Free Youth Act Offenses (Ages 13 – 17) T.C.A. 55-10-701

License suspension for 1 year or until person reaches age 17, whichever longer for 1st offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 90 days
License suspension of 2 years or until person reaches age 18, whichever longer for 2nd offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 1 year
Restricted license can be issued on 1st offense at court discretion, however, on 2nd offense must serve one year of suspension before eligible for restricted
Underage Possession of Alcohol (Age 18 -21) T.C.A. 57-5-301
License suspension for 1 year or until person reaches age 17, whichever longer for 1st offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 90 days
License suspension of 2 years or until person reaches age 18, whichever longer for 2nd offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 1 year
Restricted license can be issued on 1st offense at court discretion, however, on 2nd offense must serve one year of suspension before eligible for restricted
Driving While Impaired (Age 16 – 20) T.C.A 55-10-415
License revocation for 1 year/No provision for restricted license
$250 fine
Court may impose public service work