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OVI & Drunk Driving Information

Penalty 1st Off. – M1 2nd Off. – M1 3rd Off. – M1 4th Off. – Felony
Jail (Refusal- or below .17%) 3 - 180 days (3 days can be in approved alcohol program) 10 - 180 days 30 days - 1 year + mandatory alcohol rehab 60 days - 30 mos. + mandatory alcohol rehab
Jail - .17% & higher 6 - 180 days 20 - 180 days 60 d. - 1 year + mandatory alcohol rehab 120 days - 30 mos. + mandatory alcohol rehab
Work Release Yes, After 6 days in jail Yes, After 20 days Yes, After 60 days Yes, After 120 days
Fine $250 -$1,000 + $425 BMV reinstatement fee $350 - $1,500 + $425 BMV reinstatement fee $550 - $2,500 + $425 BMV reinstatement fee $800 - $10,000 + $425 BMV reinstatement fee
Loss of License 6 mos. – 3 years (test refusal = 1 year Admin. License Suspension) 1 year - 5 years (refusal = 2 year ALS) 1 year - 10 years (refusal = 3 year ALS) 3 years – (refusal = 5 year ALS)
Work / Other Limited Privileges Yes, After 15 days Yes, After 30 days Yes, After 180 days (?) No
Owner-Offender’s Vehicle Impounded Discretionary Yes Yes Yes
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Discretionary Discretionary Required No
Insurance Liability required SR-22 or bond SR-22 or bond SR-22 or bond
Forfeiture of vehicle No No Yes Yes

N.B. Special red and yellow plates are supposed to be required for all drivers who request limited work or other driving privileges during a License suspension, as of 2004. However, this may be changed in the near future. Consult an attorney for further information.

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