Nebraska DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months (1 year if BAC .15% or greater), fines up to $500, and a jail term from 7 to 60 days. Court may order alcohol assessment/treatment program.
Nebraska DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 1 year (1-15 years if BAC .15% or greater), fines up to $500 ($1,000 if BAC was .15% or greater), and a jail term from 30 to 90 days (90 days to 1 year with BAC .15% or greater). Vehicle will be immobilized for 5 days to 8 months. Court may order alcohol assessment/treatment program, vehicle impound, and/or Ignition Interlock device.
Montana DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 2-15 years (5-15 years if BAC .15% or greater), fines up to $600 ($10,000 if BAC was .15% or greater), and a jail term from 90 days to 1 year (180 days to 5 years with BAC .15% or greater). Vehicle will be immobilized for 5 days to 8 months. Court may order alcohol assessment/treatment program, vehicle impound, and/or Ignition Interlock device.
Montana DUI Laws – 4th Offense
Fourth offense is considered a Class III Felony and results in a driver’s license suspension for 15 years, fines up to $10,000 ($25,000 if BAC was .15% or greater), and a jail term from 180 days to 5 years (1 year to 20 years with BAC .15% or greater). Vehicle will be immobilized for 5 days to 8 months. Court may order alcohol assessment/treatment program, vehicle impound, and/or Ignition Interlock device.
Montana DUI Laws – 5th Offense
Fifth offense is considered a Class III Felony and results in a driver’s license suspension for 15 years, fines up to $25,000, and a jail term from 1 to 20 years (1 year to 50 years with BAC .15% or greater). Vehicle will be immobilized for 5 days to 8 months. Court may order alcohol assessment/treatment program, vehicle impound, and/or Ignition Interlock device.
Nebraska DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Nebraska has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test. Refusal results in a mandatory 1 year license suspension and is admissible in court.
Nebraska DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Nebraska is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance.
Nebraska DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in Nebraska is .o2%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be charged with DUI.
Nebraska DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
There are enhanced penalties in Nebraska for driving with a BAC .15% or greater which result in stiffer fines and longer terms of suspension and incarceration.
