Oklahoma DUI Laws & Drunk Driving Penalties
Overview of the penalties upon conviction of DUI in Oklahoma
Oklahoma DUI 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 DUI in Oklahoma, the law allows only 15 days for a Oklahoma DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety for a hearing to help save your drivers license.
What are the penalties for DUI in Oklahoma?
The penalties for driving under the influence in Oklahoma will depend upon the exact circumstances of each particular case and the number of previous offenses (if any) a person has.
NOTE:- Carrying a minor under 18 years of age
Any person convicted of DUI while carrying a minor in the motor vehicle at the time of the offence will have their fine enhanced to double the amount they would otherwise have to pay.
Aggravated DUI: any person convicted of driving under the influence with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.15% or more will be charged with aggravated DUI and upon conviction, in addition to the penalties below will be sentenced to:
1) 480 hours of community service; and
2) not less than 1 year of supervision and periodic testing
OK DUI Penalties
Oklahoma 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 DUI offense in Oklahoma:
- Fine: up to $1,000 fine + $100 assessment fee
- Jail: 10 days to 1 year in jail
- License Revocation: 180 days drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock [IF BAC ABOVE 0.15%]: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 18 months following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
- alcohol / substance abuse evaluation and treatment as required
- possible attendance at victim impact panel program
- OK SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
2nd DUI Offense / Conviction - Felony
The penalty upon conviction of a second DUI offense in Oklahoma:
- Fine: up to $2,500 fine + $100 assessment fee
- Jail: 1 to 5 years in jail
- License Revocation: 1 year drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 4 years following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
- alcohol / substance abuse evaluation and treatment as required
- possible attendance at victim impact panel program
- possible residential inpatient treatment
- possible electronic monitoring
- OK SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
3rd DUI Offense / Conviction - Felony
The penalty upon conviction of a third DUI offense in Oklahoma:
- Fine: up to $5,000 fine + $100 assessment fee
- Jail: 1 to 10 years in jail
- License Revocation: 3 years drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 5 years following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
- alcohol / substance abuse evaluation and treatment as required
- 240 hours community service
- possible attendance at victim impact panel program
- possible residential inpatient treatment
- possible electronic monitoring
- OK SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
4th (& subsequent) DUI Offense / Conviction - Felony
The penalty upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent DUI offense in Oklahoma:
- Fine: up to $5,000 fine + $100 assessment fee
- Jail: 1 to 20 years in jail
- License Revocation: 3 years drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 5 years following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
- alcohol / substance abuse evaluation and treatment as required
- 480 hours community service
- possible attendance at victim impact panel program
- supervision and periodic testing for at least 1 year
- possible residential inpatient treatment
- possible electronic monitoring
- OK SR22 Insurance (proof of financial responsibility) Requirement
Implied Consent (Chemical Testing) Laws
It is an offense to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Oklahoma and implied consent laws are enforced.
In Oklahoma, 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
- License Revocation: 180 days drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 18 months following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
Second Chemical Test Refusal
- License Revocation: 1 year drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 4 years following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
Second (and subsequent) Chemical Test Refusal
- License Revocation: 3 years drivers license revocation
- Ignition Interlock: ignition interlock restriction for a period of 5 years following revocation or until driving privileges are re-instated, whichever is longer (effective from Nov 1st 2011)
What is the legal alcohol limit in Oklahoma
The maximum legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limits in Oklahoma for driving are as follows:
ADULT DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Oklahoma 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 = 0.00% - Zero Tolerance
In the State of Oklahoma it is an offense for drivers under the age of 21 (minors) to drive any motor vehicle with 0.00% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
In the State of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma and implied consent laws are enforced.
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