Arizona DUI Penalties | Consequences of Drunk Driving in Arizona : Jail Time, Fines, License Suspension

 

First DUI (above .08% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 10 to 180 days in jail. Minimum of 10 consecutive days in jail. The court may suspend 9 of the 10 days if you agree to undergo alcohol and/or drug evaluation and submit to treatment. 
  • Fine: Approximately $1,800 plus jail costs
  • Driver's License Suspension: 90 days. May be eligible for work/school permit after 30 days of suspension
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 12 months
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: May be ordered in addition to any other penalty imposed
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

First DUI - "Extreme DUI" (above .15% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 30-180 days in jail. Minimum of 30 consecutive days in jail. The court may suspend 20 of the 30 days if you successfully complete all recommended counseling and education. 
  • Fine: $3,000 plus jail costs
  • Driver's License Suspension: 90 days. Eligible for work/school permit after 30 days of suspension. 
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 12 months after reinstatement
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: May be imposted
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

 First DUI - "Super Extreme DUI" (above .20% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 45-180 days in jail. Minimum of 45 consecutive days in jail. The court is not permitted to suspend any of the minimum 45 days in jail. 
  • Fines: Approximately $3,250 in fines plus jail costs.
  • Driver's License Revocation: 90 day suspension. May be eligible for work/school permit following first 30 days of suspension.
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 18 months after reinstatement
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: May be required
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

Second DUI (above .08% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 90-180 days in jail. Minimum of 90 days in jail. The court may suspend 60 of the 90 days in jail if you agree to undergo alcohol and/or drug evaluation and submit to treatment.
  • Fines: Approximately $3,750 plus jail costs
  • Driver's License Revocation: 1 year. Reinstatement is not automatic. Not eligible for work/school permit during period of revocation. 
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 12 months after reinstatement
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: 30 hours mandatory
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

Second DUI - "Extreme DUI" (above .15% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 120-180 days in jail. Minimum of 120 consecutive days in jail. The court may suspend 60 of the 120 days if you agree to undergo alcohol and/or drug evaluation and submit to treatment.
  • Fines: Approximately $3,750 plus jail costs
  • Driver's License Revocation: 1 year. Reinstatement not automatic. Not eligible for work/school permit during period of revocation.
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 12 months after reinstatement
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: 30 hours mandatory
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

Second DUI - "Super Extreme DUI" (above .20% BAC):

  • Imprisonment: 180 days mandatory of which 90 days must be served consecutively. 
  • Fines: Approximately $4,000 plus jail costs.
  • Driver's License Revocation: 1 year. Reinstatement not automatic. Not eligible for work/school permit during period of revocation. 
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 24 months after reinstatement
  • MADD Victim Impact Panel: Required
  • Community Service: 30 hours mandatory
  • Probation: May be placed on probation for up to 5 years

Third DUI within 5 years; DUI with License Suspended or Restricted; DUI while Person Under Age 15 in Vehicle (Felony Aggravated DUI):

  • Imprisonment: Minimum 4 months imprisonment before eligible for probation, pardon, commutation or suspension of the sentence or release on any other basis. 
  • Fines: Up to $150,000 in fines plus surcharge and additional $250 assessment to Arizona DUI abatement fund
  • Driver's License Revocation: 3 years. Reinstatement not automatic. Not eligible for work/school permit during period of revocation
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Required
  • Vehicle Seizure: If you were operating a vehicle you owned at the time of your arrest, the court may order seizure of your vehicle. 
  • Probation: You may be placed on probation for up to 5 years. 

Arizona DUI Laws - Relevant Statutes

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28, Chapter 4 Driving Under the Influence

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