Utah DUI Laws

In the state of Utah, a DUI conviction will cost more than your freedom. A first conviction costs more than any other state with a starting fine up to $2,500. Utah tacks on impound and storage fee costs up to $300, reinstatement fees up to $250, mandatory counseling up to $2,000 a pop, and random alcohol screenings up to $4,000 for 12 months. In addition to thousands in fees and fines, a Utah DUI may remain on your record for up to 10 years.

While Utah has the highest monetary penalties for DUI in the nation, it has some of the lowest accident rates in the nation. The state recorded 63 fatal alcohol-related car accidents between 2006-2007.

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

In the state of Utah, it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Sentence enhancements exist for cases involving a BAC of 0.16% or higher.

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

In the state of Utah, if you get arrested for DUI, the administrative license suspension time for a first offense is 90 days. Under administrative license suspension, the drivers’ license will be taken before conviction when he either fails or refuses to be tested for alcohol or drugs. During the 90-day revocation period, the driver may not obtain a limited license.

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

For a first offense, you may have to pay up to $2,500 or more in fines and fees, you will spend no less that 2 days in jail, and your license will be suspended for a minimum of 90 days. Attendance in an alcohol and drug-screening program is mandatory. For second offenses, you will have to spend at least 10 days in jail, enroll in an alcohol and drug-screening program, and your license will be suspended for no less than 12 months. For third and fourth offenses, you will be ordered into long-term treatment, your license will be suspended for no less than 1 year, and you will lose your license for no less than 1 year.