Violation Penalties

ViolationMandatoryh Fine*Maximum Jail TermLicense action
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)**$500 to $1,0001 YearRevoked at least 6 months
Second Driving While Intoxicated$1,000 to $5,000 4 YearsRevoked at least 1 Year.
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)$500 to $75015 DaysSuspended 90 Days
Second DWAI in 5 Years$500 to $75030 DaysRevoked at least 6 months
Third DWAI in 10 Years$750 to $1,50090 DaysRevoked at least 6 Months if 2 occurred within 5 Years


*Additional surcharges apply for misdemeanors and for felonies.
**Penalties also apply to driving while impaired by a drug, called DWAI-drug. Second violations in 10 years are felonies.