Oklahoma DUI Laws

In the state of Oklahoma, drunk drivers cause 32% of all fatal car crashes. The state recorded 765 fatal car crashes between 2006-2007 -- 243 of them were alcohol-related. Sadly, most drivers had a blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) over 0.08%. Although fatal car crashes decreased slightly in 2007 from previous years, the state of Oklahoma continues to come down hard on drunk drivers. If you get caught drinking and driving in Oklahoma, it doesn’t matter if you have a BAC under 0.08% (the legal limit) or 0.05% -- you still face license suspension, jail time, and fines up to $1,000 or more.  

What is the blood alcohol content level (BAC) limit in the state of Oklahoma?

In the state of Oklahoma, it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. It is illegal for commercial drivers to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% or higher. If you get caught driving with a BAC between 0.05% and 0.08%, you still face serious DUI penalties.

In the state of Oklahoma what is the administrative license suspension period for a first offense?

In the state of Oklahoma, if you get arrested for DUI, the administrative license suspension period for a first offense is 6 months. During the 6-month suspension period, the driver may obtain a limited license. It is up to the courts to decide when the driver is eligible to apply.

In the state of Oklahoma, what are the penalties for a first DUI offense? Second offense?

If you get caught driving under the influence of alcohol in Oklahoma, you will be charged with a misdemeanor that carries a fine of $1,000 and 10 days to 12 months in jail. For a second offense, you will be charged with a felony that carries mandatory jail time of 12 months to 5 years. You will also have to pay a $2,500 fine. For a third offense, you will have to spend a mandatory 12 months in jail up to 10 years. You will have to pay a fine up to $10,000, and your license will be suspended for no less than 1 year.

Multiple offenses in the state of Oklahoma may result in vehicle forfeiture, interlock (to be installed on your vehicle at your own expense), and a restricted license when and if you privileges are ever restored.