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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in North Dakota is 0.08% per se
(effective from Aug 27th 2003)

(If you’ve been charged with North Dakota DUI, the law allows only 10 days for your North Dakota DUI Lawyer to make a request with the North Dakota (Department of Transportation) for a hearing to save your driving license)

North Dakota DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of North Dakota 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 North Dakota and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in North Dakota

North Dakota is a state with a seven-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after seven years. If it is seven 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 seven years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI - drunk driving conviction in North Dakota:

• minimum $250 fine
• 91 days suspended drivers license if BAC level is between 0.08% - 0.17%.
  180 days suspended drivers license if BAC level 0.18% or greater (possible restricted license after 30 days)
• possible alcohol screening and evaluation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI - drunk driving conviction in North Dakota:

• up to $500 fine
• minimum 5 days in jail (or 30 days community service)
• 365 days suspended drivers license if BAC level between 0.08% - 0.17%. 2 years suspended drivers license if alcohol content is .18% or greater.
• alcohol screening and evaluation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in North Dakota:

• minimum $1,000 fine
• 60 days in jail
• 2 years suspended drivers license if BAC level between 0.08% - 0.17%. 3 years suspended drivers license if alcohol content is .18% or greater.
• alcohol screening and evaluation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

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Implied consent LAWS

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

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in North Dakota

In North Dakota, 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 year drivers license revocation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

Second chemical test refusal (Within 5 years)

• 3 years drivers license revocation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

Third and subsequent chemical test refusals (Within 5 years)

• 4 years drivers license revocation
• SR22 insurance requirement
• possible ignition interlock restriction

If your license if revoked (as opposed to suspended), you must complete a new drivers license application, retake and pass your written driver’s test and the behind the wheel road test.

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North Dakota insurance (High RIsk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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North Dakota SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 1 year 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 North Dakota auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

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

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of North Dakota for private passenger vehicles is:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $50,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $25,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage
• $25,000 per person ($50,000 per accident) uninsured motorist coverage
• $25,000 per person ($50,000 per accident) underinsured motorist coverage
• $30,000 no fault 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.

What is (PIP) Personal Injury Protection?

Personal injury protection (PIP) pays for any medical expenses, lost wages, and any replacement services when a driver is involved in an accident. These expenses are paid regardles of who is at fault.

What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Underinsured motorist coverage helps to pay for any medical claims in addition to those covered by personal injury protection. This type of insurance coverage only pays out in the event that the other motorist is at fault and does not hold the necessary amount of insurance to cover all expenses.

What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

Uninsured motorist coverage pays for medical expenses after your PIP benefits have ended if the other driver is responsible for the accident and has no insurance coverage.

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FREE DUI / DWI Case evaluation & by local North Dakota Lawyer

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in North Dakota? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in North Dakota? • Does North Dakota have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with North Dakota laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in North Dakota? 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 North Dakota criminal defense attorney specialising in North Dakota drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the North Dakota 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 North Dakota DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful North Dakota DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in North Dakota

North Dakota Drivers Handbook

North Dakota SR22 Insurance Requirement

North Dakota DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)

North Dakota Department of Transportation

North Dakota Department of Insurance

North Dakota Unified Courts

North Dakota DUI Lawyers

North Dakota DUI discussion forum

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