All 50 States and DC · Checked October 2026
DUI Laws in Every State, Straight From the Statutes
Charged with a DUI, DWI or OWI? Find your state's penalties, the deadline to save your license, and what happens next, with the official source beside every fact.
- 6–90days to challenge a license suspension, depending on the state
- 22states give you 10 days or fewer; Hawaii gives the least
- 19states don't call it DUI (DWI, OWI, OUI, OVUII, OVI and DUII)
- 1states don't allow sobriety checkpoints
DUI Laws by State
Each state page covers penalties for a first, second and third offense, the license hearing deadline, implied consent, hardship licenses, SR-22, ignition interlock and records. The number shows the days you have to challenge a license suspension.
- AlabamaDUI · 10 days
- AlaskaDUI · 7 days
- ArizonaDUI · 30 days
- ArkansasDWI · 7 days
- CaliforniaDUI · 10 days
- ColoradoDUI · 7 days
- ConnecticutDUI · 7 days
- DelawareDUI · 15 days
- District of ColumbiaDUI · 10 days
- FloridaDUI · 10 days
- GeorgiaDUI · 30 days
- HawaiiOVUII · 6 days
- IdahoDUI · 7 days
- IllinoisDUI · 90 days
- IndianaOWI
- IowaOWI · 10 days
- KansasDUI · 14 days
- KentuckyDUI
- LouisianaDWI · 30 days
- MaineOUI · 10 days
- MarylandDUI · 10 days
- MassachusettsOUI · 15 days
- MichiganOWI · 14 days
- MinnesotaDWI · 60 days
- MississippiDUI · 30 days
- MissouriDWI · 15 days
- MontanaDUI · 30 days
- NebraskaDUI · 10 days
- NevadaDUI
- New HampshireDWI · 30 days
- New JerseyDWI
- New MexicoDWI · 10 days
- New YorkDWI
- North CarolinaDWI · 10 days
- North DakotaDUI · 10 days
- OhioOVI · 30 days
- OklahomaDUI · 30 days
- OregonDUII · 10 days
- PennsylvaniaDUI · 30 days
- Rhode IslandDUI
- South CarolinaDUI · 30 days
- South DakotaDUI
- TennesseeDUI
- TexasDWI · 15 days
- UtahDUI · 10 days
- VermontDUI · 7 days
- VirginiaDUI
- WashingtonDUI · 7 days
- West VirginiaDUI · 30 days
- WisconsinOWI · 10 days
- WyomingDUI · 20 days
DUI Tools
- DUI License Hearing Deadline CalculatorPick your state and the date of your arrest or notice to see the last day to request a license hearing.
- DUI Penalty EstimatorSee the jail, fine, license and interlock penalties your state sets for a first, second or third offense.
- DUI Lookback and Felony CheckerCheck whether a prior DUI still counts in your state and when an offense becomes a felony.
- SR-22 and Ignition Interlock LookupFind your state's insurance filing (SR-22 or FR-44), how long it lasts, and its interlock rules.
DUI Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do You Have to Save Your License After a DUI Arrest?
It depends on the state, from 6 to 90 days in the states we've checked, and 22 of them give you 10 days or fewer. The deadline is for challenging the license suspension, usually by requesting a hearing with the DMV or another state agency and in a few states by filing in court. It runs separately from your criminal case, and if you miss it the suspension usually takes effect without a hearing.
Is DUI the Same as DWI or OWI?
They're different names for the same kind of offense, and each state picks its own. Most states use DUI; 10 use DWI, 4 use OWI, 2 use OUI, 1 use OVUII, 1 use OVI and 1 use DUII as the main term. Some states use two terms for different levels of the offense.
Is the Legal Limit 0.08 Everywhere?
For adult drivers of regular vehicles, every state uses 0.08 except Utah (0.05). Commercial drivers have a 0.04 limit under federal rules, and drivers under 21 face much lower limits, often 0.02 or zero tolerance.
Will a First DUI Put You in Jail?
Some states require at least a short jail term even for a first offense, while others allow probation, community service or a program instead. Each state page and the penalty estimator show the range your state's law sets.
Do You Need a Lawyer for a DUI?
You aren't required to have one, but a DUI is a criminal charge with license and insurance consequences, and a lawyer licensed in your state can explain your options. If you can't afford one, you can ask the court for a public defender. Our guide to finding a DUI lawyer explains how to check a lawyer's license with the state bar.
How We Research State DUI Laws
Every fact on a state page comes from that state's statutes, DMV or licensing agency, or courts, and shows its citation and the month we checked it. We don't use other DUI sites, law firm pages or summaries as sources. We aren't a law firm, so the site explains the law rather than advising on your case. Read how we research and update state laws.