DUI LAWS

District of Columbia Drunk Driving Laws & Consequences

Legal Drinking Age: 21

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) 21 and Over:
.08 BAC

Automatic License Revocation:
License can be taken for refusing to take the test or for having a .08 BAC or higher

1st Offense DUI/DWI:
Fine: Up to $300
Jail: Up to 90 days
Suspend License: Six months
If BAC is .20 to .25: Mandatory minimum five days in jail.
If BAC is above .25: Mandatory minimum 10 days in jail

2nd Offense DUI/DWI:
Fine: $1,000 to $5,000
Jail: Up to a year
Suspend License: One year
If BAC is .20 to .25: Mandatory minimum 10 days in jail.
If BAC is above .25: Mandatory minimum 20 days in jail

3rd Offense DUI/DWI:
Fine: $2,000 to $10,000
Jail: Up to a year
Suspend License: Two years
If BAC is .20 to .25: Mandatory minimum 10 days in jail.
If BAC is above .25: Mandatory minimum 25 days in jail.

Adults/Parents Who Aid Minors in Obtaining Alcohol:
Fine: $300
Revoke License: Up to 90 days

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