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Alcohol and Drug Limits
- 1/15When operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher,
Alabama law defines a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater as intoxication for drivers 21 years and older, resulting in fines, license suspension, and possible jail time.
If you are under 21 years old and have any detectable alcohol,
Drivers under 21 with any measurable blood alcohol face fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education under Alabama’s Zero Tolerance policy.
When operating a commercial vehicle,
Commercial vehicle operators are limited to a blood alcohol concentration of less than 0.04%, with violations leading to fines, disqualification, and imprisonment.
If you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs,
Refusal to take breath, blood, or urine tests results in an automatic license suspension of at least 90 days and fines under Alabama’s implied consent laws.
When convicted of a firstDUI offense,
First-timeDUI convictions carry fines up to $2,100, possible jail time up to one year, probation, and license suspension from 90 days to 1 year.
If convicted of a secondDUI offense,
SecondDUI offenses result in fines up to $5,100, jail time between 30 days to one year, and longer license suspension periods.
When convicted of a third or subsequentDUI offense,
Third or subsequentDUI offenses are felony charges with fines up to $15,000 and prison sentences ranging from 1 to 10 years, plus extended license suspensions.
If convicted of driving under the influence of drugs,
Drug-impaired driving convictions carry penalties comparable to alcohol-related offenses, including fines, jail time, and license suspension.
When your license is suspended forDUI,
License reinstatement after aDUI suspension requires successful completion of court-approved alcohol education or treatment programs.
When driving with a BAC of 0.15% or higher,
High BAC levels (0.15% or above) result in increased fines, longer jail sentences, and extended license suspension periods under Alabama law.
If you are a habitual offender with multipleDUI convictions,
Habitual offenders face mandatory minimum prison terms and extended fines under Alabama’s strict DUI enforcement laws.
When charged withDUI with a minor in the vehicle,
Driving under the influence with a child passenger results in higher fines, longer jail time, and longer license suspension.
When convicted of a DUI causing injury or death,
DWI convictions involving injury or death carry felony charges with severe fines, lengthy prison sentences, and permanent license revocation.
If you use controlled substances while driving,
Driving under the influence of illegal drugs or controlled substances can result in criminal charges, fines, and license suspension.
When you participate in aDUI diversion program,
Eligible offenders can participate in diversion programs to avoid conviction by completing education, treatment, and community service requirements.