Connecticut DUI Laws

Connecticut Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties

Connecticut's OUI laws prohibit driving with a BAC of .08% or more or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone convicted of an OUI can expect fines, license suspension, and possible jail time.

First-Offense OUI/DUI in Connecticut

It’s illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Connecticut while “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol or with an “elevated” blood alcohol content (BAC). Operating “under the influence” means that the operator’s ability to drive is “affected to an appreciable degree.” An “elevated” BAC is .08% or higher for drivers 21 and over and .02% for operators under age 21.

Second-Offense OUI/DUI in Connecticut

Connecticut, like all other states, prohibits operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In Connecticut, an OUI (operating under the influence), sometimes called “DUI,” results in criminal and administrative penalties. Both types of penalties increase in severity if a driver has prior OUI convictions.

Third Offense OUI/DUI in Connecticut

If you get a third DUI in Connecticut, you will face harsher penalties than if you were getting a first DUI conviction.

Underage OUI/DUI in Connecticut

Connecticut has underage OUI/DUI laws that apply specifically to drivers who are under 21 years old. Read about what these laws prohibit and the penalties for a violation.

Connecticut's Implied Consent and Refusing a Blood, Breath, or Urine test

In Connecticut, if you get pulled over for a DUI and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?