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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Utah is 0.08% per se
(effective from Aug 1st 1983)

(If you’ve been charged with Utah DUI, the law allows 10 days for your Utah DUI Lawyer to make a request for a Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) administrative hearing to save your driving license)

Utah DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Utah 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 = 0.00% - ZERO TOLERANCE
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.00% or above. ZERO TOLERANCE.

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

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in Utah

Utah is a state with a ten-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after ten years. If it is ten 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 ten 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 Utah:

• minimum $700 fine + surcharge
• minimum 48 consecutive hours in jail
• 48 hours community service or electronically monitored house arrest
• minimum 90 days drivers license suspension
• drug and/or alcohol assessment & screening (attend treatment program if necessary)
• possible ignition interlock restriction if under 21 years of age for 3 years
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

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

• minimum $800 fine
• minimum 240 consecutive hours in jail
• 240 hours community service or electronically monitored house arrest
• 1 years drivers license suspension
• drug and/or alcohol assessment & screening (attend treatment program if necessary)
• ignition interlock restriction for 3 years
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Misdemeanor

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

• minimum $1,500 fine
• up to 1 year in jail
• minimum of 1 years drivers license suspension
• community service or electronically monitored house arrest
• drug and/or alcohol assessment & screening (attend treatment program if necessary)
• ignition interlock restriction for 3 years
• SR22 insurance requirement

UTAH STATE COURTS DUI SENTENCING CALCULATOR

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Implied consent LAWS

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

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Utah

In Utah, 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

• 18 months drivers license suspension
• ignition interlock restriction for 3 years
• SR22 insurance requirement

SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT REFUSALS

• 2 years drivers license suspension
• ignition interlock restriction for 3 years
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Utah SR22 insurance (high Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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

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

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $65,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $15,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage
• £3,000 personal injury protection (PIP)

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.

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FREE DUI / DWI Case evaluation & by local Utah Lawyer

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

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

Useful Utah DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in Utah

Utah Drivers Handbook

Utah SR22 Insurance Requirement

Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD)

Utah Department of Transportation

Utah State Courts

Utah Department of Insurance

Utah DUI Lawyers

Utah DUI discussion forum

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