Arizona DUI Laws

In the state of Arizona you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone. Arizona’s DUI laws also extend to boats and aircraft.

First Arizona DUI Offense

• $250 DUI Base Fine
• $200 Arizona DUI Surcharge
• $10 Probation Surcharge
• $500 Prison Construction Assessment
• $500 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
• 1 to 10 day(s) imprisonment
• 90-360 days license suspension
• Possible court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.

Second Arizona DUI Offense

• $500 DUI Base Fine
• $400 Arizona DUI Surcharge
• $10 Probation Surcharge
• $1250 Prison Construction Assessment
• $1250 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
• 30 to 90-day imprisonment
• 1-year license suspension
• Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
• Successful completion of substance abuse education or treatment program.

Third Arizona DUI Offense

• $750 DUI Base Fine
• $600 Arizona DUI Surcharge
• $10 Probation Surcharge
• $1500 Prison Construction Assessment
• $1500 Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment
• DUI Abatement Fee
• Minimum 4-month imprisonment
• 1-year license suspension
• Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.
• Successful completion of substance abuse education or treatment program.

It is considered an aggravated DUI if a third offense occurs within 60-months of the first two offenses or 84-months of the second. Arizona has specific laws and penalties in place for those found guilty of an “Extreme DUI,” which is a BAC in excess of 0.15%.

First Extreme DUI Conviction

• $900 DUI Base Fine
• $250 DUI Assessment
• $1250 Extreme DUI Assessment
• 1-year license suspension
• Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.

Second Extreme DUI Conviction (Occurring within 5 years of the first conviction)

• $450 DUI Base Fine
• $250 DUI Assessment
• $100 Extreme DUI Assessment
• 90-day to 1-year license suspension
• Court-ordered installation ignition interlock device at the expense of the DUI offender.