DUI Laws in Pennsylvania
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- First-time offenders may apply for a limited restoration of driving privileges after serving 60 days of any court-ordered suspension.
- If the court approves the application, the offender will be issued an occupational limited license, which allows the offender to drive to work, school, or medical appointments.
- An ignition interlock device may be a condition of the limited license.
- Second-time offenders who have been given an 18-month suspension are eligible to apply for limited privileges after 12 months of suspension.
- An ignition interlock device is a condition of reinstatement of privileges for these offenders.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
In most states, drivers who are stopped for suspicion of DUI and who fail a field breathalyzer test, or who refuse to take one, are subject to an automatic administrative license suspension. This is not the case in
DUI laws in Pennsylvania, where all license suspensions are ordered by the court after a conviction for DUI or when the driver has refused to submit to a BAC test.
Judicial Suspension
The length of court-ordered suspensions varies according to the driver’s conviction history.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Pennsylvania
| 1st Offense | Fine: $300 Jail Time: Up to 3 days Period of License Suspension: 6 months of probation |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: Up to $2,500 Jail Time: 5 to 90 days Period of License Suspension: 12 months |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: Up to $5,000 Jail Time: 10 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 12 to 18 months |
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Schedule Install Pennsylvania License ReinstatementSource(s): 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3802, 3805
Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://www.dmv.pa.gov/information-centers/laws-regulations/pages/dui-legislation.aspx
Last Updated: November 21, 2023
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