Idaho DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 90-180 days, fines up to $1,000, and a jail term of up to 6 months. An alcohol abuse program may be ordered by the court. If BAC test was refused, license will be immediately confiscated and driver issued a temporary permit good until the hearing or for 30 days maximum. Hearing will determine if refusal was justified, and losing offender will receive a mandatory 1 year driver’s license suspension. A second refusal within 10 years could result in a 2 year driver’s license suspension.
Idaho DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 1 year after release, fines up to $2,000, and a jail term of up to 1 year with a 10 day mandatory minimum served. An alcohol abuse program may be ordered by the court and the offender may be subject to Work Detail with the County Sheriff.
Idaho DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third and subsequent offense is considered a Felony in Idaho and results in a driver’s license suspension for 1-5 years, one year minimum, fines up to $5,000, and a jail term of up to 5 years with a 30 day mandatory minimum served. An alcohol abuse program may be ordered by the court.
Idaho DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Idaho has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test.
Idaho 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.
Idaho DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to penalties if BAC is .02% or over.
Idaho DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
Enhanced Penalties are not utilized in Idaho.
