Indiana DUI Laws

In the state of Indiana you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08% (commercial drivers 0.04%, under-21 drivers 0.02%), the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Indiana DUI Offense

• Class “C” misdemeanor
• 30 to 60 days imprisonment or up to 1 year if BAC is 0.15% and above
• Up to $500 or up to $5000 if BAC is 0.15% and above
• Up to 2 year license suspension
• Possible ignition interlock device
• Possible community service
• Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
• Possible substance abuse education
• Possible urine testing

Second Indiana DUI Offense

• Class “D” felony
• 5 days to 3 years imprisonment
• Up to $10,000 fine
• 180 days to 2 year(s) license suspension
• Up to 2-year probation
• Possible ignition interlock device
• Possible community service
• Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
• Possible substance abuse education
• Possible urine testing

Third Indiana DUI Offense

• Class “D” felony
• 10 days to 3 years imprisonment
• Up to $10,000 fine
• 1 to 10 year(s) license suspension
• Up to 2 year probation
• Additional penalties if judged a habitual offender
• Possible ignition interlock device
• Possible community service
• Possible attendance to a victim impact panel
• Possible substance abuse education
• Possible urine testing

Indiana’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, your license will be suspended for one year.