Idaho Ignition Interlock Laws

Idaho DUI Laws

Administrative: If you fail a breath test or refuse to take one, the arresting officer will issue you a temporary license which is good for seven days. This is an administrative action and is separate from any criminal penalties you may face. During that time you can request a hearing to challenge your suspension. If you do not, or if your challenge is unsuccessful, your license will be suspended on the 8th day for three months.

Judicial: If you are sentenced by an Idaho court after a trial or plea agreement, there are criminal penalties for OWI in addition to further license suspension action.

For a 1st offense, you’re sentenced to six months in jail and/or fined $1,000. Your license is suspended for 90-180 days with 30 days absolute.

For a 2nd offense within 10 years, you’re sentenced to 10 days to one year in jail and/or fined $2,000. Your license is suspended for one year.

For a 3rd offense within 10 years, you’re sentenced to 10 years in prison and/or fined $5,000. Your license is suspended from one to five years.

Subsequent convictions within 15 years result in a 10-year prison sentence and/or a $5,000 fine, plus a one to five-year license suspension.

A chart of the offenses and penalties associated with OWI has been prepared by the Idaho Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor and can be found here

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