DWI and Refusal penalties for offenses

1st Offense

Tier 1 – .08 < .10 or No Reading (Observation)

  • 90 Day Interlock after installation, suspension until installed
  • 12-48 Hr. IDRC
  • $257-407 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • Up to 30 days jail (not mandatory)

Tier 2- .10 < .15

  • 7-12 month Interlock after installation, suspension until installed
  • 12-48 Hr. IDRC
  • $307-507 fine, CC $33, SN, $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • Up to 30 days jail (not mandatory)

Tier 3 – .15 or higher

  • 3 month loss of license
  • Interlock during suspension & 12-15 months after installation
  • 12-48 Hr. IDRC
  • $307-507 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • Up to 30 days in jail (not mandatory)

Operate Under Influence of Drugs

  • 7–12-month loss of license, no interlock
    12 Hr. IDRC
  • $307-507 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • Up to 30 days in jail (not mandatory)
2nd Offense
  • Operate Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
  • 1-2 year loss of license
  • Interlock during suspension & 2-4 years after installation
  • 30 days of community service
  • 48 Hr. IDRC
  • $507-1,007 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • 2-90 days jail (Court may authorize 2 days @ IDRC)
3rd or subsequent Offense

Operate Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

  • 8-year loss of license
  • Interlock during suspension & 2-4 years after restoration
  • 48 Hr. IDRC
  • $1,007 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $225
  • 180 days jail (Court may authorize 90 days served in-patient program)

Refusal to Submit

1st Offense
  • 9-15 months Interlock after installation, suspension until installed
  • 12- 48 hours IDRC
  • $307-507 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $100
2nd Offense
  • 1-2 year loss of license
  • Interlock 2-4 years after installation consecutive to 39:4-50
  • IDRC Referral
  • $507-1,007 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $100
3rd Offense
  • 8 year loss of license
  • Interlock 2-4 years of installation consecutive to 39:4-50
  • IDRC Referral
  • $1,007 fine, CC $33, SN $75, VC $50, SC $100