First Oregon DUI Offense
1st Drunk Driving Conviction
- DUI Diversion Program Possible
- Jail – 48 Hours Minimum up to 1 Year, or
- Community Service – 80 Hours
- Fine - $1,000 Minimum
- *Fine - $2,000 Minimum (BAC .15 or Above)
- Fine – Up to $10,000 (If Child under 18 in Vehicle and was 3 Years Younger than Driver)
- Various DUII Fees – $300 Minimum
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device – For 1 Year after Suspension
- Complete Drug / Alcohol Treatment Program
- Participation in Victim-Impact Panel Program Required
More Information: First Offense DUI/DUI in Oregon
Important Note from the Editor
While we strive to keep this information up to date and accurate, it's important to understand that it's based on your states legislature. Your local courts, judges, district attorneys office and even local law enforcement will have a huge impact on how the law is actually applied in any given case. No amount of legal information can replace the advice of a local attorney familiar with DUI cases in your area.
Second Oregon DUI Offense
2nd Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail – Up to 1 Year
- Fine - $1,500 Minimum
- *Fine - $2,000 Minimum (BAC .15 or Above)
- Fine – Up to $10,000 (If Child under 18 in Vehicle and was 3 Years Younger Than Driver)
- Various DUII Fees – $300 Minimum
- License Suspension – 3 Years (If Within 5 Years of Previous)
- Ignition Interlock Device – For 2 Years after Suspension
- Complete Drug / Alcohol Treatment Program
- Participation in Victim-Impact Panel Program Required
More Information: Second Offense DUI/DUI in Oregon
Third Oregon DUI Offense
3rd Drunk Driving Conviction
- Class “C” Felony Offense (If Other Offenses within Last 10 Years)
- Jail – Up to 5 Years
- Fine - $2,000 Minimum
- Fine – Up to $10,000 (If Child under 18 in Vehicle and was 3 Years Younger Than Driver)
- Various DUII Fees – $300 Minimum
- License Suspension – Permanent Revocation
- Ignition Interlock Device – For 3 Years after Suspension
- Complete Drug / Alcohol Treatment Program
- Participation in Victim-Impact Panel Program Required
More Information: Third Offense DUI/DUII in Oregon
Drinking and Driving Laws in Oregon
Oregon Drunk Driving and Wet Reckless Laws - Nolo.com
The State of Oregon prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with a .08 percent or above blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The .08 BAC limit is the standard measure of the "impaired" driver across the United States. In addition to the .08 limit, the State of Oregon has lower limits for commercial drivers (.04) and a .02 or Zero Tolerance limit for drivers under the age of 21. The State of Oregon DUII law also prohibits driving under the influence of other intoxicants such as inhalants, marijuana, cocaine and many other drugs.
How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Oregon?
This question is often asked by drivers who want to know how many drinks they can have before they are considered legally drunk. There are charts and calculators to help you determine your blood alcohol concentration based on weight, number of drinks and time interval between drinks. Although these tools can serve as a reference, they don't consider all factors that may impact your individual BAC score. It is safe to say that each drink you take brings you that much closer to being an "impaired" driver.
The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of Oregon has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Oregon, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.
The first time you are arrested for drunk driving in the State of Oregon you will receive a mandatory 1 year suspension of your drivers license. You will also spend a minimum of 48 hours in jail or be ordered to serve 80 hours of community service. The fine for your first DUII in Oregon will be a minimum of $1,000. You will also be charged with other fees such as a $40 assessment fee, $130 fee for an intoxicated driver program, $95 unitary assessment fee, a county assessment fee of $59, and a $90 diagnostic fee. All DUII convictions must receive a mandatory alcohol evaluation to determine the extend of their alcohol problems.
If you are convicted of a second DUII in the State of Oregon you will receive a mandatory suspension of your drivers license for a period of 3 years if the offense occurred within 5 years of the first. You will also spend from 48 hours to 1 year in Jail. The fine for your second drunk driving conviction will be a minimum of $1,500. You will also be charged with other fees such as a $40 assessment fee, $130 fee for an intoxicated driver program, $95 unitary assessment fee, a county assessment fee of $59, and a $90 diagnostic fee. All DUII convictions must receive a mandatory alcohol evaluation to determine the extend of their alcohol problems.
If you are arrested and convicted for a third drunk driving offense in the State of Oregon you will have your drivers license permanently revoked. You will also spend from 48 hours to 1 year in Jail. The fine for your 3rd DUII conviction will be a minimum of $2,000. You will also be charged with other fees such as a $40 assessment fee, $130 fee for an intoxicated driver program, $95 unitary assessment fee, a county assessment fee of $59, and a $90 diagnostic fee. All DUII convictions must receive a mandatory alcohol evaluation to determine the extend of their alcohol problems.
Drunk Driving Laws in Oregon
State of Oregon BAC Laws:
- All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or ZERO Tolerance.
- Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.
The Implied Consent Law in Oregon
Oregon's implied consent law means that any person driving a vehicle in the state of Oregon gives their consent to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine if an officer of the law suspects that the driver is intoxicated. If you refuse to submit to such a test your drivers license will be immediately suspended. You will receive a temporary drivers license that will be effective until the date of your hearing. Refusing to take this test is evidence in court of a DUII. The penalties associated with refusal to submit to a test are usually harsher than a drunk driving conviction.
State of Oregon Website - DUI Laws
Read About the New 2009 / 2010 Oregon DUI Laws
