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2010 DUI Laws Update
In 2010 the following states have passed new DUI Laws:
Colorado | Iowa | Kansas | Maine | Minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska
Oklahoma | New Jersey | New Mexico | Tennessee | Virginia | Washington
Using the links above will take you to our 2010 DUI Laws Update page that gives a description of each of the laws and also provides a link to the legislation so you can read the text of the new law.
New - Wisconsin 2010 DUI Law goes into effect July 1st 2010 - Read More
Many of the new DUI Laws revolve around DUI penalties that require ignition interlock devices for first time offenders and increasing existing penalties for drivers convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
DUI Laws Penalties and Fines
A General Description of DUI Laws Penalties and Fines
The State Pages on this website describe in simple language the potential punishment a convicted DUI offender may receive.
These pages should not be considered "The Law" because the language used to describe law is much more specific and technical than the simple descriptions provided here.
We have provided links to the laws however and you may be interested in reading the original text of these laws on the State website links provided.
Our pages should be considered a "General Guide" to DUI punishment for each specific state.
Clearly there are unique circumstances in each DUI case that will dictate punishment including the roles of the Judges and Attorneys involved in the case.
In short each DUI case has variables some based on state law and others based on the judges discretion which may or may not be influenced by the Attorneys involved in the case.
DUI Laws in the United States
Each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia has laws that prohibit driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above.
The laws for each state are similar however each state does not treat a drunk driving conviction exactly the same.
You may want to Find a DUI Attorney if you have been arrested and are awaiting trial.
The laws penalties and fines for drunk driving are all very high in most states and the number of deaths caused by drunk drivers each year is still significantly high.
Reference Information
The purpose of this website is to document drunk driving laws penalties and fines in each state.
The information on this website has been researched and gathered from official state government website's.
This information is available to anybody with an internet connection; however the value of this website is that the research has been done for you.
A link has been placed at the bottom of every state page to show where our research and information came from.
Basic DUI Laws Information
In most states if you are convicted of drunk driving you will be taken to jail fined and you may have your license suspended or revoked.
It is also possible that your license may be taken if you fail or refuse to take a breath or chemical test.
In some states this is called an administrative license suspension that usually falls under the state's implied consent law.
There are also states that allow convicted drunk drivers to drive only if their automobile has had a Ignition Interlock Device installed.
This device analyzes a driver’s breath and could disable the ignition if the driver has been drinking.
In some states multiple offenders also face the possibility of having their vehicle seized and auctioned off by the state.
In addition to the obvious financial damages caused by fines and potential loss of employment scenarios your SR22 automobile insurance requirements will be affected by a DUI conviction.
Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC
Your blood alcohol concentration is known as "BAC". It is illegal in all states to drive with a BAC of 0.08 percent or above.
How many drinks does it take to be legally drunk? There are calculators and charts that can be used as a reference however these tools cannot predict with 100% certainty an individuals BAC score at any given time.
The truth is it doesn't take much alcohol to become legally drunk and individual attributes such as weight gender and body fat percentage all contribute to the BAC equation.
Information Integrity
Even with our diligent research laws are dynamic and new legislation is always in the works.
We suggest a "reality check" with your local agency to make sure you understand the Drunk Driving laws penalties and fines in your state.
If you find any of our information on drunk driving laws inaccurate please send an email to seo@experthub.com.
If you are interested you can also read about the 2010 Cell Phone and Texting Laws or 2009 / 2010 Teen Driving Laws.
These laws cover new Text Messaging Bans Hands Free laws and Cell Phone and Teen Driving laws.
Disclaimer
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Please be responsible and use the State website links provided to verify the drunk driving laws penalties and fines in your State.
