North Carolina DUI Laws

North Carolina DWI Laws and Penalties

All DWI convictions carry a mandatory substance abuse assessment, followed by the recommended treatment or rehabilitative course. The judge can permit time completed in inpatient treatment to count towards required jail time.

First-Offense DWI in North Carolina

Read about the administrative and criminal penalties for a first-offense DWI in North Carolina, including jail time, fines, and license suspension.

Second-Offense DWI in North Carolina

Read about the administrative and criminal penalties for a second-offense DWI in North Carolina, including jail time, fines, and license suspension.

Third-Offense DWI in North Carolina

For a Third North Carolina DWI in seven years, a driver will normally face jail time, fines, and license suspension

North Carolina’s DWI Implied Consent Law and Blood and Breath Test

Drivers who are lawfully arrested for driving while impaired and refuse a breathalyzer or blood alcohol test face license suspension in North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties

North Carolina’s open container laws prohibit transporting an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle.

Getting Limited Driving Privileges After License Suspension in North Carolina

When your license gets suspended for a DWI or another traffic violation in North Carolina, it’s often possible to obtain a restricted license for driving under limited circumstances.

North Carolina’s Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties

North Carolina's boating under the influence laws and the penalties you'll face for an intoxicated boating conviction, like fines and jail time.