DUI Laws in Indiana
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- Indiana DUI laws state that any driver caught operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher may be charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).
- Drivers whose licenses have been suspended as a result of an OWI may, at the discretion of the court, be granted restricted driving privileges after serving a portion of the suspension.
- Indiana ignition interlock law do not require that offenders install an interlock device in order to regain driving privileges, but the court may order that a device be installed as a condition of granting limited driving privileges during the term of the license suspension.
License Suspension
The first OWI offense is charged as a misdemeanor and results in license suspension and a fine.
If the driver’s BAC is .15% or higher, jail time is also possible.
Second and third offenses are charged as felonies and result in jail time, community service requirements, higher fines, and longer license suspension.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Indiana
| 1st Offense | Fine: Up to $5,000 Jail Time: Up to 1 year Period of License Suspension: Up to 2 years |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: Up to $10,000 Jail Time: 5 days to 3 years Period of License Suspension: 180 days to 2 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: Up to $10,000 Jail Time: 10 days to 3 years Period of License Suspension: 1 to 10 years |
| Possible Additional Penalties | Repeat offenders may also be required to undergo drug and alcohol abuse assessment and possibly complete a treatment program for substance abuse. |
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Schedule Install Indiana License ReinstatementSource(s): Ind. Code §§ 9-30-5-1, 9-30-5-2, 9-30-6-8, 9-30-8-1
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Retrieved April 10, 2017 from http://www.in.gov/cji/2385.htm
Last Updated: November 13, 2019
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