Vermont DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 90 days, fines up to $700, DUI surcharges of minimum $160, and a jail term up to 2 years. License reinstatement requirements are; Alcohol and Driving Education program, Treatment Assessment, and a Therapy program.
Vermont DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 18 months, fines up to $1,500, DUI surcharges of minimum $160, a jail term up to 2 years, and 200 hours minimum Community Service, or 60 minimum consecutive hours of imprisonment. License reinstatement requirement is an Alcohol and Driving Rehab program.
Vermont DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense results in a driver’s license suspension for life (may be restored after 3 years Total Abstinence from drugs and alcohol, plus a $500 reinstatement fee), fines up to $2,500, DUI surcharges of minimum $160, a jail term up to 5 years, and 400 hours minimum Community Service, or 1000 minimum consecutive hours of imprisonment. Vehicle may be subject to forfeiture.
Vermont DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Vermont has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test. Refusal results in a minimum 6 month license suspension.
Vermont DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Vermont is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance.
Vermont DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in Vermont is .o2%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be charged with DUI.
Vermont DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
There are no enhanced penalties in Vermont.
