Nevada DUI Laws

In the state of Nevada 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.

First Nevada DUI Offense

• 2 days to 6 months imprisonment or
• 96 hours community service if permitted
• $400 to $1000 fine
• 90-day license suspension
• Possible restricted license after half suspension fulfilled
• Possible ignition interlock
• $150 DUI school tuition
• Possible DUI treatment program

Second Nevada DUI Offense

• 10 days to 6 months imprisonment
• 100 to 200 hours community service
• $700 to $1000 fine
• 1-year license suspension
• Possible registration suspension
• Possible ignition interlock
• Possible 1-year DUI treatment program

Third Nevada DUI Offense

• 1 to 6 years imprisonment
• $2000 to $5000 fine
• 3-year license suspension
• Possible restricted license
• Possible registration suspension
• Ignition interlock if restricted license permitted
• Possible 3-year DUI treatment program

Nevada’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, you will face penalties equal to or greater than failing a DUI test.