DUI Laws in Tennessee
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- Tennessee ignition interlock device laws requires all DUI offenders to install an interlock device.
- Offenders may be able to apply for limited driving privileges with the condition of interlock device installation, after completion of a minimum period of license revocation.
- The length of that period depends on the offender’s conviction history, as does the overall length of the ignition interlock period.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
In Tennessee, any driver who is stopped for DUI is subject to an immediate license revocation if he or she registers a BAC of .08% or higher or refuses to take a field breathalyzer test.
Drivers with one or two DUI offenses may apply for restricted driving privileges during this administrative revocation period.
Those with three or more offenses are not eligible for restricted privileges.
The installation of an interlock device is a condition of these restricted privileges.
Judicial Suspension
DUI laws in Tennessee state that in addition to the administrative revocation, offenders are also subject to court-ordered license revocation upon conviction for DUI.
Courts will also impose jail sentences and fines on all offenders, even first-time offenders.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Tennessee
| 1st Offense | Fine: $350 to $1,500 Jail Time: 48 hours to 1 year Period of License Suspension:1 year |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $600 to $3,500 Jail Time: 45 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 2 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $1,100 to $10,000 Jail Time: 120 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 6 years |
| 4th Offense and subsequent | Fine: $3,000 – $15,000 Jail Time: 150 days to 6 years Period of License Suspension: 8 years |
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Schedule Install Tennessee License ReinstatementSource(s): Tenn. Code §§ 55-10-401, 55-10-404, 55-10-409
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. DUI Offenses. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from https://www.tn.gov/safety/article/duioutline
Last Updated: July 15, 2024
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