Oregon DUII Laws & Drunk Driving Penalties
Overview of the penalties upon conviction of DUII in Oregon
Oregon DUII Laws, BAC limits, fines, jail times, IID requirements, suspension/revocation periods and SR22 insurance requirements for first time and repeat offenders with multiple DUI's.
If you've been charged with DUII in Oregon, the law allows only 10 days for a Oregon DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Oregon DMV for a hearing to help save your drivers license.
What are the penalties for DUII in Oregon?
The penalties for driving under the influence in Oregon will depend upon the exact circumstances of each particular case and the number of previous offenses (if any) a person has.
OR DUII Penalties
Oregon is a state with a 10 year 'washout period' also known as a 'look back period'
1st DUI Offense / Conviction - Misdemeanor
The penalty upon conviction of a first DUII offense in Oregon:
- Fines: minimum of $1,000 fine
- Jail Time: minimum 2 days in jail
- Drivers License Suspension: 1 year drivers license suspension (ignition interlock hardship driving permit may be available after first 30 days of suspension)
- Ignition Interlock Device: ignition interlock restriction for 1 year upon drivers license re-instatement
- 80 hours community service may be given instead of jail or fine if courts think this appropriate
- complete alcohol / drug screening interview and treatment program
- possible attendance at victim impact treatment sessions
- mandatory alcohol evaluation
- OR SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
2nd DUII Offense / Conviction - Misdemeanor
The penalty upon conviction of a second DUII offense in Oregon:
- Fines: minimum of $1,500 fine
- Jail Time: 2 days to 1 year in jail
- Drivers License Suspension: 3 years drivers license suspension (ignition interlock hardship driving permit may be available after first 1 year of suspension)
- Ignition Interlock Device: ignition interlock restriction for 2 years upon drivers license re-instatement
- complete alcohol / drug screening interview and treatment program
- possible attendance at victim impact treatment sessions
- mandatory alcohol evaluation
- OR SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
3rd DUII Offense / Conviction - Misdemeanor
The penalty upon conviction of a third DUII offense in Oregon:
- Fines: minimum of $2,000 fine
- Jail Time: 2 days to 1 year in jail
- Drivers License Suspension: drivers license permanently revoked (may file a petition in the county circuit court to have driving privileges restored after a period of 10 years)
- Ignition Interlock Device: ignition interlock restriction for 2 years upon drivers license re-instatement
- complete alcohol / drug screening interview and treatment program
- possible attendance at victim impact treatment sessions
- mandatory alcohol evaluation
- OR SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
Driving while under the influence of intoxicants is a Class C felony if the current offense was committed in a motor vehicle and the defendant has been convicted, at least three times in the 10 years prior to the date of the current offense.
Implied Consent (Chemical Testing) Laws
It is an offense to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Oregon and implied consent laws are enforced.
In Oregon, 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
- Fines: $500 to $1,000 fine
- Drivers License Suspension: 1 year drivers license suspension (ignition interlock hardship driving permit may be available after first 90 days of suspension)
- OR SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
Second (and subsequent) chemical test refusals (within 5 years)
- Fines: $500 to $1,000 fine
- Drivers License Suspension: 3 years drivers license suspension
- OR SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
What is the legal alcohol limit in Oregon
The maximum legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limits in Oregon for driving are as follows:
ADULT DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Oregon it is an offense for adult drivers to drive any regular motor vehicle with 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.
DRIVERS UNDER 21 - BAC LIMIT = 0.01%
In the State of Oregon it is an offense for drivers under the age of 21 (minors) to drive any motor vehicle with 0.01% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
In the State of Oregon it is an offense for drivers who drive commercial vehicles to drive any commercial motor vehicle with 0.04% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.
It is an offense to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Oregon and implied consent laws are enforced.
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