Missouri DWI DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Missouri is 0.08% per se
(effective from Sep 29th 2001)

(If you’ve been charged with Missouri DWI, the law allows 15 days for your Missouri DWI DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Missouri Department of Revenue MV/DL for a hearing to save your driving license)

Missouri drunk driving cases are commonly referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI) when alcohol related, or driving under the influence (DUI) where drugs are involved.

Missouri DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Missouri it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Missouri and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DWI - Drunk Driving in Missouri

Missouri is a state with a five-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after five years. If it is five years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within five years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DWI - drunk driving conviction in Missouri:

• up to $500 fine
• up to 6 months in jail
• 30 days drivers license suspension (followed by 60 days restricted license)
• must complete substance abuse program before drivers license reinstated
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DWI - drunk driving conviction in Missouri:

• up to $1,000 fine
• up to 1 year in jail
• 1 to 5 years drivers license revocation
• must complete substance abuse program before drivers license reinstated
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Felony

The penalty for a third DWI - drunk driving conviction in Missouri:

• up to $5,000 fine
• up to 5 years in jail
• 10 years drivers license revocation
• must complete substance abuse program before drivers license reinstated
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Missouri and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Missouri

In Missouri, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

• 1 years drivers license suspension
• possibility of restricted driving privileges after 90 days
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second and subsequent chemical test refusal

• 1 year drivers license suspension
• no restricted driving privileges
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Missouri Auto insurance (High Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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Missouri SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 3 years after a DUI - drunk driving - alcohol related driving conviction and can be very expensive if you go with the wrong provider.  Some insurance companies will not even do an SR22 insurance filing. Get a FREE SR22 DUI auto insurance quote and compare rates to find the best deal, simply enter your ZIP code above and you can be comparing prices for Missouri auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Missouri

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Missouri for private passenger vehicles is (25/50/10). This equates to the following liability coverage:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $50,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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FREE DUI / DWI Case evaluation & by local Missouri Lawyer

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer Missouri DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your Missouri drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay. Talk to a local Missouri Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in Missouri? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in Missouri? • Does Missouri have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with Missouri laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in Missouri? It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local Missouri criminal defense attorney specialising in Missouri drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the Missouri drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local Missouri DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful DWI Links:

DWI - Drunk Driving Laws in Missouri

Missouri Drivers Guide

Missouri SR22 Insurance Requirement

Missouri Department of Revenue MV/DL

Missouri Department of Transportation

Missouri Department of Insurance

Missouri Courts Judicial Branch

Missouri DWI - DUI Lawyers

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