In Oklahoma, it is illegal for anyone who’s under 21 years old to operate a vehicle:
This article discusses the specific penalties you’ll face if convicted of an underage DUI in Oklahoma.
Underage DUI penalties in Oklahoma vary depending on the facts of the case. But the range of possible penalties for a first, second, and third underage DUI are generally as follows.
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1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
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Fines |
$100 to $500 |
$100 to $1,000 |
$100 to $2,000 |
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Community Service |
20 hours |
At least 240 hours |
At least 480 hours |
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Treatment |
Attend and complete judge-determined treatment program |
Complete assessment and recommended treatment |
Complete assessment and recommended treatment |
The court reports all DUI convictions to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. For most underage DUIs, the Department will first cancel the driver’s ability to obtain a license, and then revoke the license. Once the motorist gets his or her license back, installation of an ignition interlock device is required.
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1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
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License Cancelation |
6 months |
2 years |
2 years |
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License Revocation |
180 days |
1 year |
3 years |
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Ignition Interlock Device (IID) |
None |
At least 30 days (applies after revocation period) |
At least 30 days (applies after revocation period) |
During the revocation period, the licensee can request the issuance of a modified license. This modified license requires the use of an ignition interlock device but gives the motorist limited driving during the revocation.
After being arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma, you should get in touch with DUI lawyer. An experienced DUI attorney should be able to tell you how the law applies to the facts of your case and help you decide how best to handle your situation.