Connecticut DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a DMV enforced driver’s license suspension for 90 days plus up to 1 year more depending on the court, fines from $500-$1,000, and a jail term of 2 days-6 months with a 2 day mandatory minimum, or 6 months suspended incarceration pending completion of 100 hours of community service. If BAC at the time of arrest was .16% or higher, license suspension is increased to 120 days. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to 6 months.
Connecticut DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense within 10years results in a DMV enforcdd driver’s license suspension for 9 months plus up to 3 years more depending on the court, fines from $1000-$4,000, and a jail term up to 2 years, or 120 days mandatory minimum plus 100 hours of community service. If BAC at the time of arrest was .16% or higher, license suspension is increased to 10 months. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to 1 year.
Connecticut DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense within ten years results in a DMV enforced driver’s license suspension for 2 years plus probable permanent revocation depending on the court, fines from $2000-$8,000, and a jail term up to 3 years, or 1 year mandatory minimum plus 100 hours of community service. If BAC at the time of arrest was .16% or higher, license suspension is increased to 2.5 years. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to 3 years.
Connecticut DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Connecticut has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test.
Connecticut DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
Anyone driving a vehicle in Connecticut can be charged with DUI if their BAC is .08% or over, regardless of performance.
Connecticut DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to the same penalties as those over 21 if BAC is .02% or over.
Connecticut DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
The enhanced penalty BAC level in Connecticut is .16% or over and results in increased length of driver’s license suspension.
