Drunk Driving Penalties


Criminal Penalties, Licensing Sanctions, And Vehicle Sanctions Under Vehicle Code Sec. 625
For OUIL, OUID, UBAL & OWI


OUIL/OUID/UBAL FIRST OFFENSE

  • $100 to $500 Fine and/or
  • Up to 93 Days Jail and/or
  • Up to 45 Days Community Service
  • Driver License suspension 6 mos
    (no Restricted License for first 30 days)
  • Possible immobilization up to 180 Days


OWI FIRST OFFENSE

  • Up to $300 Fine and/or
  • Up to 93 Days Jail and/or
  • Up to 45 Days Community Service
  • Driver License Restrictions 90 days
  • Possible immobilization up to 180 Days

OUIL SECOND OFFENSE - or any prior drunk driving conviction within 7 years

  • $200 to $1,000 Fine and
  • 5 Days to 1 Year Jail and/or
  • 30 to 90 Days Community Service
  • Driver License Revocation
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Immobilization 90 to 180 days unless forfeited
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

OWI SECOND OFFENSE - or any prior drunk driving conviction within 7 years

  • $200 to $1,000 Fine and
  • 5 Days to 1 Year Jail and/or
  • 30 to 90 Days Community Service
  • Driver License Revocation
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Immobilization 90 to 180 days unless forfeited
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

OUIL THIRD OFFENSE - or any 2 prior drunk driving conviction within 10 years)

  • $500 to $5,000 Fine AND either of the following:
  • 1-5 Years Prison OR Probation with 30 Days to 1 Year Jail AND 60-80 Days Community Service
  • Driver License Revocation - 5 Years
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Registration Denial
  • Immobilization 1-3 Years
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

OWI THIRD OFFENSE - or any 2 prior drunk driving conviction within 10 years

  • $500 to $5,000 Fine AND either of the following:
  • 1-5 Years Prison OR Probation with 30 Days to 1 Year Jail AND 60-80 Days Community Service
  • Driver License Revocation - 5 Years
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Registration Denial
  • Immobilization 1-3 Years
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

ACCIDENT CAUSING LONG-TERM INCAPACITATING INJURY (FELONY) FIRST OFFENSE

  • $1,000 to $5,000 Fine and/or
  • Up to 5 Years Prison
  • Driver License Revocation
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Immobilization up to 180 days
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

ACCIDENT CAUSING DEATH (FELONY) FIRST OFFENSE

  • $2,500 to $5,000 Fine and/or
  • Up to 15 Years Prison
  • Driver License Revocation
  • License Plate Confiscation
  • Immobilization up to 180 days
  • Possible Vehicle Forfeiture

(c) Michigan Secretary of State


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    Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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