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Regardless if it's your first DUI offense or third, you will be saddled with a suspended license. Suspension length varies with each state (see grid below), often contingent on age and BAC. In addition to having your drivers license suspended, other DWI penalties may include jail, community service and steep fines.
Given the severity of drunk driving penalties, you should, if charged, give thought to hiring a DUI lawyer. These legal eagles are well versed on DUI laws and can help minimize your fines and, if applicable, jail time.
| Suspension | No Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | 90 days | |
| Alaska | x | A minimum of 90 days. | |
| Arizona | x | Anywhere from 90 to 360 days. | |
| Arkansas | x | 120 days | |
| California | x | Four month suspension or one year suspension for drivers under 21. | |
| Colorado | x | Nine months | |
| Connecticut | x | Anywhere from 90 days to one year. | |
| Delaware | x | Three months | |
| Florida | x | A minimum of six months. | |
| Georgia | x | One year | |
| Hawaii | x | 90 days | |
| Idaho | x | Anywhere from 90 to 180 days. | |
| Illinois | x | A minimum of one year, or two years if you're under 21. | |
| Indiana | x | Anywhere from 30 days to two years. | |
| Iowa | x | Six months | |
| Kansas | x | Thirty days, plus 330 days of restricted driving limited to work, school and medical emergencies. | |
| Kentucky | x | Anywhere from 30 to 120 days. | |
| Louisiana | x | A maximum of 90 days. | |
| Maine | x | 90 days | |
| Maryland | x | Anywhere from 45 to 120 days. | |
| Massachusetts | x | One year | |
| Michigan | x | Suspended for 180 days with a possible restricted license after 30 days. | |
| Minnesota | x | Suspended for 90 days with the chance to have it reduced to 30 days. Drivers under 21 will be suspended for six months. | |
| Mississippi | x | Anywhere from 90 days to one year. | |
| Missouri | x | A 30 day suspension followed by a 60-day restricted license. | |
| Montana | x | Six months | |
| Nebraska | x | Six months | |
| Nevada | x | 90 days | |
| New Hampshire | x | Anywhere from 90 days to two years. | |
| New Jersey | x | Three months | |
| New Mexico | x | Six months, or one year for drivers under 21. | |
| New York | x | A minimum of six months. | |
| North Carolina | x | One year | |
| North Dakota | x | Anywhere from 91 to 180 days, depending on your BAC. | |
| Ohio | x | Anywhere from 60 days to one year. | |
| Oklahoma | x | 30 days | |
| Oregon | x | Anywhere from 90 days to one year. | |
| Pennsylvania | x | Up to six months. | |
| Rhode Island | x | Anywhere from one to six months. | |
| South Carolina | x | Six months | |
| South Dakota | x | Anywhere from 30 days to one year. | |
| Tennessee | x | One year | |
| Texas | x | Anywhere from 90 days to one year. | |
| Utah | x | Anywhere from three to six months. | |
| Vermont | x | Six months | |
| Virginia | x | One year | |
| Washington | x | 90 days | |
| West Virginia | x | Six months. Drivers under 21 with any amount of detectable alcohol face a 60 day suspension. | |
| Wisconsin | x | Anywhere from six to nine months. | |
| Wyoming | x | 90 days | |
| Washington DC | x | Six months |
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