Minnesota DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension for up to 90 days (180 days if BAC .20% or greater, or if there was a passenger under 16), fines of $1,000, and a jail term of up to 1 year. A limited license is available after 15 days provided there was no child passenger or enhanced BAC penalty. License reinstatement fee is $250 plus a surcharge of $430.
Minnesota DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension for up to 180 days (360 days if BAC .20% or greater, or if there was a passenger under 16), fines of $3,000, and a jail term of up to 90 days. A limited license is available after 90 days provided there was no child passenger or enhanced BAC penalty. License reinstatement fee is $250 plus a surcharge of $430. The court may order an Ignition Interlock device. There will also be an administrative license plate impoundment on all vehicles for 1 year as well as a specially coded plate identifying the car as a DUI vehicle to police.
Minnesota DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense is considered a gross misdemeanor and results in a driver’s license suspension for a period until a treatment and rehabilitation is completed as well as abstinence from alcohol for 1 year. Fines of $3,000, and a jail term of up to 1 year. The court may order an Ignition Interlock device. There will also be an administrative license plate impoundment on all vehicles for 1 year as well as a specially coded plate identifying the car as a DUI vehicle to police.
Minnesota DUI Laws – 4th Offense
Fourth offense is considered a felony and carries a fine of $14,000 plus up to 7 years in jail.
Minnesota DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Minnesota has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test.
Minnesota DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Minnesota is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance.
Minnesota DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in Minnesota is .o2%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be charged with DUI.
Minnesota DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
Minnesota enforces Enhanced Penalties when BAC is over .20%, resulting in increased suspension periods.
