DUI Penalty Estimator
See the fines, jail time and license suspension your state sets for a DUI.
DUI penalties are set by each state and rise with every prior DUI inside its lookback period. A high BAC, a refused test, a child in the car or an injury can raise the charge, sometimes to a felony. For eight states this tool shows the ranges in the statute itself. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney about your situation.
Sources
The fines, jail terms, license actions and interlock rules for California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Ohio and North Carolina were read in each state's own statutes. These are the statute pages they came from. The result above cites the exact subsection for each figure.
- California
- Veh. Code 23536(a)
- Veh. Code 23538(a)(1)
- Penal Code 17(a)
- Veh. Code 13352(a)(1)(A) (version operative until Jan. 1, 2033)
- Veh. Code 23575.3(h)(1)(A)(i)
- Penal Code 1464(a)(1)
- Veh. Code 23540(a)
- Veh. Code 23542(a)(1)(A)
- Veh. Code 23546(a)
- Veh. Code 23548(a)(1)
- Veh. Code 23578; 23538(b)(1), (2)
- Veh. Code 13353(a), (f); 23577
- Veh. Code 23572
- Veh. Code 23153(a), (b); 23554; 23556(a)(1); 23560; 23558; 13352(a)(2), (a)(4); 23575.3(h)(2); Penal Code 17(b), 18(a)
- Penal Code 191.5(a) to (f); Veh. Code 23593(a)
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
- N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law 1193(1)(b)(i)
- N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law 1809(1)(b)(ii) (version marked effective until September 1, 2027)
- N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law 1199(2)
- N.Y. Penal Law 70.00(2)(e), (4)
- N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law 1192(2-a)(a); 1193(1)(b)(i), (2)(b)(2), (2)(b)(3)
- N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law 1194(2)(d)(1), (2)(d)(2), (2)(f)
- N.Y. Penal Law 120.03, 70.00(2)(e)
- N.Y. Penal Law 125.12, 70.00(2)(d)
- Illinois
- Arizona
- A.R.S. 28-1381(C)
- A.R.S. 13-707(A)(1)
- A.R.S. 13-802(A)
- A.R.S. 28-1385(H)
- A.R.S. 28-3306(A)(8)
- A.R.S. 28-3319(D)
- A.R.S. 28-1383(A)(2)
- A.R.S. 13-702(D)
- A.R.S. 13-801(A)
- A.R.S. 28-1382(A), (D), (E), (I), (K); 28-3319(D)(2)
- A.R.S. 28-1321(B), (G)(3)
- A.R.S. 13-1204(A)(1), (F); 13-704(A); 13-105(10)(c)
- A.R.S. 13-1103(A)(1), (D); 13-704(A); 13-1104(A)(3), (C)
- Ohio
- R.C. 4511.19(G)(1)(a)
- R.C. 4510.13(A)(5)(a)(i)
- R.C. 4510.022(C)(2)(b)
- R.C. 4511.191(B)(1)(a); 4510.02(B)(3); 4511.19(A)(2)
- R.C. 2919.22(C)(1), (E)(5)
- R.C. 2903.08(A)(1)(a), (B)(1), (B)(2), (D)(1), (D)(4); 2929.14(A)(3)(a); 4510.02(A)(3)
- R.C. 2903.06(A)(1), (B)(2)(a), (b), (e), (f), (E)(1); 2929.14(A)(2)(a); 2929.144(B)(1)
Figures checked on November 3, 2026. Legislatures amend these sections, so confirm the current text before relying on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What penalties can a DUI carry?
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A DUI can carry fines, license suspension, and jail time. Penalties rise with repeat offenses, a high BAC, a refused test, an injury, or a child in the vehicle. For California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Ohio and North Carolina, this tool shows the ranges in each state’s statute.
Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI?
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A DUI attorney can check whether the stop and the test were valid, explain what your court usually imposes, and look for alternatives even on a first offense. Many offer a free consultation to review your case.
Is this tool legal advice?
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No. This tool provides general information only and is not legal advice. Results are estimates and every case is different — always consult a licensed attorney in your state about your specific situation.
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