Alcohol and Drug Limits

If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher

You are considered legally impaired and subject to DUI arrest. Lower BAC may still be penalized if impaired.

At a BAC of 0.02% for drivers under 21

Delaware enforces strict rules for underage drivers. Any detectable BAC can result in license suspension.

When youre caught driving under the influence

Results in fines, license revocation, and possible jail time. Penalties increase with repeat offenses.

If you refuse a chemical test after being stopped

You automatically consent to testing when licensed. Refusal leads to license suspension.

When alcohol is combined with drugs

Mixing substances greatly increases impairment and crash risk. Its illegal and dangerous.

If youre underage and found with alcohol then

Leads to license suspension and legal consequences. Applies even when not driving.

If youre convicted of DUI twice within 10 years

Results in longer license revocation, mandatory treatment, and increased fines or jail time.

When convicted of a third DUI offense

Classified as a felony. Minimum 1-year jail term and long-term license revocation.

At the fourth DUI conviction

Felony charge with mandatory jail and extended license loss. Penalties increase sharply.

If a driver has seven DUI convictions

Lifetime license revocation and extended prison sentence. Delaware applies harsh penalties.

If a first offender chooses the FOE program

Allows avoiding court conviction by entering treatment and installing an ignition interlock device.

If youre under 21 and convicted of DUI

Subject to Zero Tolerance law. License revoked even if BAC is below 0.08%.

At the time of DUI conviction, you may be required to use a breathalyzer

Device must be installed in your car. Required before full license reinstatement.

If you attend court-ordered treatment for DUI

Completion is mandatory for reinstatement. Includes classes and evaluation.

License revocation under Delawares zero-tolerance law for minors

Minors with a BAC of .02% or more may face license revocation.

When can a minor’s license be revoked until age 21

A minor convicted of DUI may have their license revoked until they turn 21.

CDL disqualification in commercial driving if<

A BAC of .04% or more disqualifies CDL holders from commercial driving.

What happens to CDL holders convicted of DUI in a non-commercial vehicle?

A DUI conviction, even in a personal vehicle, can disqualify CDL holders.

What can a second DUI conviction result in for a commercial driver?

CDL holders may face lifetime bans after a second DUI conviction.