Oregon DUI Laws

In the state of Oregon, 477 motorists were involved in fatal car crashes between 2007 and 2008. Of the 477 fatal car crashes that year, 177 were the result of drunk driving. The state of Oregon has a number of laws in place that it hopes will stop drivers from drinking and climbing behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. For starters, Oregon has low blood alcohol content level (BAC) limits for adults, young drivers under 21, and commercial drivers.

If you get caught with a BAC at or higher than the legal limit, you will be responsible for paying more than half a dozen fines and fees totaling more than $1,400. You will also end up losing your license and you will have to spend a minimum of 48 hours behind bars.

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

In the state of Oregon, it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. The state has a zero tolerance policy for drivers under 21 years of age and a 0.04% limit for commercial drivers.

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

In the state of Oregon, if you get arrested for DUI, the administrative license suspension time for a first offense is 90 days. Under administrative license suspension, the driver will be given the opportunity to apply for a limited license after 30 days.

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

In the state of Oregon, if you are arrested and convicted of drunk driving, your license may be suspended for 12 months. You will have to spend at least 48 hours in jail, complete 80 hours of community service, and enroll in a drunk driver program. A DUI offense in the state of Oregon will not only cost you your freedom and driving privileges, but it will also cost you a lot of money. You will have to pay a minimum fine of $1,000, plus a $90 diagnostic fee, a $130 fee to enroll in a drunk driver program, and a $59 county assessment fee. 

If a second DUI offense occurs within 5 years of the first, your license will be suspended for 3 years and you may have to spend anywhere from 48 hours up to 12 months in jail. You will have to pay a minimum of $1,500 plus the fees listed above. For a third offense, your license will be suspended, permanently.