DUI Laws in Alabama
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- In Alabama, drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence with a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are required to install and use ignition interlock devices on their cars.
- The threshold for the requirement is a BAC of .15% or greater; if you are convicted of a DUI in which your BAC exceeds the threshold, you will be required to install a device on any car you own or that is registered in your name.
- First time offenders with a BAC level between .08% and .15% may voluntarily install an interlock device in order to regain driving privileges.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
In Alabama, if you fail or refuse to take a breathalyzer test at the time of the DUI, your license will be suspended for a period of at least 90 days.
Judicial Suspension
After you attend a trial or enter into a plea agreement regarding the DUI, your license may be suspended for period of up to five years as decided by the court.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Alabama
| 1st Offense | Fine: $600 to $2,100 Jail Time: Up to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 90 days |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $1,100 to $5,100 Jail Time: 5 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 1 year |
| 3rd Offense (Misdemeanor or Felony) |
Fine: $2,100 to $10,100 Jail Time: 60 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 3 years |
| 4th & Subsequent Offense (Class C Felony) |
Fine: $4,100 to $10,100 Jail Time: 1 to 10 years Period of License Suspension: 5 years |
Other Possible Penalties in Alabama
- A requirement that you attend a substance abuse program under the referral of the court.
- Seizure of your vehicle in the case of multiple DUI convictions.
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Schedule Install Alabama License ReinstatementSource(s): Alabama Law Enforcement Agency; Ala. Code §§ 32-5A-191, Ala. Code 32-5-192
Last Updated: November 13, 2019
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