Penalties for driving with alcohol contents of up to .17 and .18 or greater. Suspension refers to driving privileges.

1st DUI

Up to .17: 91 days' suspension

.18 or greater: 180 days suspension

(in both cases, work permit is possible after 30 days.)

Minimum fine $250

Mandatory referral to addition facility for alcohol evaluation

Higher automotive insurance

 

2nd DUI

Up to .17: 365 days' suspension

.18 or greater: 2 years' suspension

(No work permit in either case.)

Minimum fine $500

5 days' imprisonment or 30 days community service

Mandatory referral to addiction facility for alcohol evaluation

 

3rd DUI

Up to .17: 2 years' suspension

.18 or greater: 3 years' suspension

Minimum fine $1,000

60 days' imprisonment

Mandatory referral to addiction facility for alcohol evaluation

 

4th DUI

Suspension period and fine same as 3rd DUI.

Driving privileges restored only after the offender has completed addiction treatment and not committed any alcohol-related offenses of any kind for at least two consecutive years after treatment

Minimum fine $1,000

180 days' imprisonment

 

5th DUI

Class C felony

Maximum fine $5,000

Maximum of 5 years' imprisonment

 

ND has a zero tolerance for anyone under the age of 21 operating a motor vehicle when blood alcohol measures .02 and above.

If you see an impaired driver on the road you can report this to law enforcement by phoning 911 or 1-800-472-2121

Tips for detecting impaired drivers:

Problems maintaining proper lane position

Speed and braking problems

Driving in wrong lane

Driving without lights at night

Failure to signal

Judgment problems