Iowa DUI Laws

In the state of Iowa 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 Iowa DUI Offense

• Minimum 2 days to 1 year imprisonment
• $625 to $1250 fine
• 180-day license suspension
• Restricted license possible if BAC is below 0.10%
• Ignition interlock device required if BAC is above 0.10%
• No restricted license possible if BAC is above 0.15%
• Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
• Possible substance abuse reality program
• Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
• Possible community service

Second Iowa DUI Offense

• Minimum 7 days to 2 years imprisonment
• $1875 to $6250 fine
• 2-year license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 1 year with ignition interlock device
• Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
• Possible substance abuse reality program
• Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
• Possible community service
• Possible vehicle impoundment

Third Iowa DUI Offense

• Class “D” felony
• Minimum 30 days to 5 years imprisonment
• $3125 to $9375 fine
• 6-year license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 1 year with ignition interlock device
• Possible substance abuse evaluation and treatment
• Possible substance abuse reality program
• Possible attendance to drinking drivers course
• Possible community service
• Possible vehicle impoundment
• Possible attendance to program for supervision and treatment of offenders

Iowa’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year with no restricted driver’s license until after 90 days and you must have an ignition interlock device installed first.