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Penalties for Alcohol/Drug-Related Violations |
| Violation | Mandatory Fine* | Maximum Jail Term | License Action |
| Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)** | $500-$1,000 | 1 Year | Revoked at least 6 months |
| Second DWI in 10 years | $1,000-$5,000 | 4 Years | Revoked at least 1 yr. |
| Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) | $300-$500 | 15 Days | Suspended 90 days |
| Second DWAI in 5 years | $500-$750 | 30 Days | Revoked at least 6 months |
| Third DWAI in 10 years | $750-$1500 | 90 Days | Revoked at least 6 months if 2 occurred within 5 years |
| *Additional surcharges apply for misdemeanors and for felonies. |
| **Penalties also apply to driving while impaired by a drug, called DWAI-drug. Second violations in 10 yrs. are felonies. |
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08/22/06