First California DUI Offense
1st Drunk Driving Conviction
* Jail: From 96 Hours to 6 Months
* Fine: From $1,000 to $1,600
* License Suspension: 6 Months
* Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
* May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
* California SR22 Insurance Required for Restricted License
Second California DUI Offense
2nd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous)
* Jail: 90 Days to 1 Year
* Fine - From $1,000 to $1,900
* License Suspension: 2 Years
* May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required)
* Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
* California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License
Third California DUI Offense
3rd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous)
* Jail: 120 Days to 1 Year
* Fine - From $1,000 to $2,000
* License Suspension: 3 Years
* You Receive a Designation as a Habitual Offender (This is not a good thing)
* May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
* Ignition Interlock Device Required
* Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
* California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License
Fourth DUI Offense in California
4th Drunk Driving Conviction(Within 10 Years of Previous)
* Jail or Prison: 180 Days to 1 Year
* Fine - From $1,000 to $3,000
* License Suspension: 4 Years
* May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
* Ignition Interlock Device Required
* Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
* California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License DUI California CA Phoenix San Diego Los Angeles Palm Springs Reno Chico-Redding Sacramento Fresno Santa Barbara Monterrey-Salinas laws
2010-11 New DUI Laws
2011 - More and Longer License Suspension
Effective 2011, California’s laws has expanded the number of categories that allows the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to immediately suspend a driver’s privileges when the driver is suspected of a DUI.
2010 - IID Madatory
In July, 2010, California implemented changes to its DUI laws which included the mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). Additionally, California shortened the length of time during which driving
penalties are restricted even for repeat offenders. However, to have the penalty phase shortened defendants must pay any requisite fees and file a SR-22 insurance form.California - Assembly Bill 91
Requires ignition interlock device manufacturers to provide certain information to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Requires the department to establish a pilot program in the Counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare that requires, as a condition of being issued a restricted driver's license, a driver's license, or having the privilege to operate a motor vehicle reinstated, a person to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles they own or operate and to participate in an alcohol and drug assessment program and pay a fee.
California - Assembly Bill 1165 - DUI Zero Tolerance Law For Repeat Offenders
Makes it unlawful for a person who is on probation for a violation of either of certain driving under-the-influence offenses to operate a motor vehicle at any time with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01% or greater, as measured by a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test. Imposes additional sanctions on person found to violate this prohibition. Removes obsolete references in existing law related to license revocation for refusing or failing to complete a preliminary screening test.
California - Senate Bill 1190 - DUI Ignition Interlock Devices
Lowers the minimum blood alcohol percentage at the time of a DUI arrest that allows a court to require the person to install a certified ignition interlock device on any vehicle that the persons owns or operates and prohibits that person from operating a vehicle without such a device. Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to undertake a study regarding the overall effectiveness of the use of such devices to reduce recidivism of first time DUI violators.
California - Senate Bill 1388 - DUI Ignition Interlock Devices (Effective July, 2009)
Requires a person to immediately install a certified ignition interlock device on all vehicles they own or operate for a certain period when they have been convicted of violating DUI provisions and driving a motor vehicle when their license has been suspended or revoked as a result of a DUI-related conviction. Provides the number of violations will determine the period of time the device will be required. Sets a scheme with which a person will be informed of the installment requirements and related fees.
California - Assembly Bill 2802 - DUI Reckless Driving
Requires a court to order a person convicted of alcohol-related reckless driving to participate in a licensed program that consists of specified activities, including education, group counseling, and individual interview sessions, if that person has a prior conviction of a violation of the alcohol-related reckless driving law or another specified DUI law and the prior convicted offense occurred within 10 years. Requires probation revocation for failure to enroll, participate in, or complete the program.
For other changes to California Driving Laws please visit the NCSL Website.
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