Arkansas DWI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a 120 day driver’s license suspension, fines of $150-$1000 plus a $300 court fee, and a jail term of 1-365 days which may be commuted to public service by the court.
Arkansas DWI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a 2 year driver’s license suspension, fines of $400-$3000 plus a $300 court fee, and a jail term of 7-365 days or no less than 30 days of community service. Restricted license available after 1 year with installation of ignition interlock device. If BAC test is refused, driver’s license suspension is a mandatory 2 years with no chance of getting a restricted license.
Arkansas DWI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense results in a 30 month driver’s license suspension, fines of $900-$5000 plus a $300 court fee, and a jail term of 90-365 days or no less than 90 days of community service. Restricted license available after 1 year with installation of ignition interlock device. If BAC test is refused, driver’s license suspension is a mandatory 3 years with no chance of getting a restricted license.
Arkansas DWI Laws – 4th Offense
Fourth offense in considered a felony and results in a 4 year suspension of license, fines of $900-$5,000 plus a $300 court fee, and a state penitentiary term of 1-6 years or no less than 1 year of community service. If BAC test is refused, driver’s license is revoked permanently.
Arkansas DWI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Fifth offense in considered a felony and results in a 4 year suspension of license, fines of $900-$5,000 plus a $300 court fee, and a state penitentiary term of 2-10 years or no less than 2 years of community service. If BAC test is refused, driver’s license is revoked permanently.
Arkansas DWI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Arkansas is .08%, which means anyone driving with a BAC over .08% will be charged with OWI.
Arkansas DWI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be convicted for DWI in Arkansas.
Arkansas DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
Arkansas does not utilize enhanced penalties.
