Florida DUI Penalties Comparison
|
Offense Type |
Jail Time |
Fines |
License Revocation |
Ignition Interlock |
Vehicle Impound |
|
1st DUI |
Max 6 months (9 if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
$500 – $1,000 ($1k–$2k if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
6 – 12 months |
6 months (only if BAC .15+) |
10 days |
|
2nd DUI (Within 5 years) |
Min 10 days; Max 9 months (12 if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
$1,000 – $2,000 ($2k–$4k if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
Min 5 years |
1 year (2 years if BAC .15+) |
30 days |
|
2nd DUI (Outside 5 years) |
Max 9 months (12 if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
$1,000 – $2,000 ($2k–$4k if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
6 – 12 months |
1 year (2 years if BAC .15+) |
10 days |
|
3rd DUI (Within 10 years) |
Min 30 days; Max 5 years in Prison (Felony) |
Max $5,000 (Min $4,000 if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
At least 10 years |
2 years |
90 days |
|
3rd DUI (Outside 10 years) |
Max 1 year |
$2,000 – $5,000 (Min $4,000 if BAC .15+ or minor present) |
6 – 12 months |
2 years |
10 days |
Probation & Community Service
- 1st DUI: 6 to 12 months probation; 50 hours community service (buy-out may be possible at $15/hr).
- 2nd DUI: 6 to 12 months probation ; community service required (buy-out may be possible at $15/hr within 5 years or $10/hr outside 5 years).
- 3rd DUI: Up to 5 years probation (within 10 years) or up to 12 months (outside 10 years) ; community service buy-out may be possible at $10/hr.
DUI School
- 1st DUI: Level I DUI School and recommended treatment.
- 2nd & 3rd DUI: Level II DUI School and recommended treatment.
Hardship (BPO) License Eligibility
- 1st DUI: Possible after completing DUI School.
- 2nd DUI (Within 5 years): Eligible after 1 year of the 5-year revocation.
- 2nd DUI (Outside 5 years): Not eligible for a Business Purposes Only license.
- 3rd DUI (Within 10 years): Eligible after 2 years of the 10-year revocation.
- 3rd DUI (Outside 10 years): Not eligible for a Business Purposes Only license.
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