Connecticut DUI Laws, Penalties, and License SuspensionConnecticut drunk driving laws have become more and more complicated and the penalties are more harsh that ever. The amount of alcohol a person can consume is becoming less and the effort to crack down on DUI's is rising. Most people arrested for drunk driving  have never been in trouble with the law before, this will be the first time they were handcuffed, put into the back of a police car, and tried by the state in court.
The DMV and court process is confusing and there is no room for even the slightest error. Knowing the laws, penalties, fees and process is extremely important. The biggest mistake you can make is assuming that you don't need to speak to a lawyer. DUIs are very complex and a lot is at stake. If you plead guilty to a DUI, your guilty. No reducing, no plea bargaining, just guilty. Give your case a change, talk to a lawyer. You can schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney today by calling (877) 678-5640.
Connecticut Laws
The following driving actions are illegal in the State of Connecticut:
- Drivers under 21 with a blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) of .02 or higher.
- Any vehicle requiring a commercial driver license with a BAC of .04 percent or higher.
- Operation of a motor vehicle "while under the influence" of intoxicating liquor or any or drug, or both.
- All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Connecticut Penalties
First Drunk Driving Conviction
For your first drunk driving conviction you will be fined between $500 and $1000. Your Jail time will be from 48 Hours (Mandatory Minimum) to 6 Months suspended with 100 hours of community service. Your drivers license will be suspended for a period of 1 year. The Vehicle must be impounded for 48 hours following the arrest and the driver must pay for storage and towing.
Second Drunk Driving Conviction
For a second drunk driving conviction you will be fined between $1,000 and $4,000. Your Jail time will be from 120 days (Mandatory Minimum) to 2 years, and 100 hours of community service. Your drivers license will be suspended for a period of 1 year followed by 24 months with an approved ignition interlock device. The Vehicle must be impounded for 48 hours following the arrest, and the driver must pay for storage and towing.
Third Drunk Driving Conviction
If you are convicted for a third drunk driving offense in the State of Connecticut within 10 years of the first conviction, you will be fined between $2,000-$8,000. Your Jail Time will be a Mandatory Minimum of 1 Year to 3 Years and 100 Hours of community service. You will also receive a Permanent Revocation of your drivers license in the State of Connecticut. Your Vehicle must be impounded for 48 hours following the arrest and the driver must pay for storage and towing.
Connecticut Drivers License Issues
The implied consent law in Connecticut means that by holding a State of Connecticut drivers license, you agree to submit to a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine. Refusing to abide by the implied consent law carries penalties similar to a drunk driving conviction.
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has some very strenuous drunk driving laws. A DUI can cost you your drivers license, it caries heavy fines and penalties, and can even put you in jail. Follow the link to find out more information:
