Utah DUI Laws

Faced with DUI charge in Utah? A DUI lawyer can help!

Utah DUI laws have sometimes been called "quirky" because of Utah's former laws requiring "membership" for admission to bars. Quirky or not, the laws are serious and drunk driving charges could have a big impact on your life.

A DUI in Utah could result in jail time, hundreds of dollars in fines and a suspended driver's license. For DUI cases involving a higher BAC, ignition interlock devices may be required following conviction.

But drunk driving charges in Utah don't guarantee a conviction. A DUI lawyer can give you the information and answers you need as you make decisions that will impact your future. An attorney can help you avoid costly mistakes, and help make sure you hit key filing deadlines.

To contact a DUI lawyer near you, fill out the free evaluation form on this page. Or you can call, toll free, 877-349-1311.

Utah DUI laws call for some of the longest driver's license suspensions for breath test refusal. A first-time refusal could result in an 18-month license suspension. This may be on top of other penalties related to drunk driving charges.

Utah DUI Penalties

First DUI conviction

  • Minimum 48 hours in jail
  • Minimum $700 fine
  • 90-day driver's license suspension
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and education courses

Aggravated DUI (BAC of .16 or more)

  • Possible probation
  • Minimum 48 hours in jail
  • Minimum $700 fine
  • 90-day driver's license suspension
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and education courses
  • Installation of ignition interlock device

Second DUI conviction (within 10 years) 

  • 10-day jail sentence
  • $800-1,000
  • Possible probation
  • 1-year driver's license suspension
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and education courses

Third DUI conviction (within 10 years) 

  • Charged as third degree felony
  • Minimum 1,500 hours in jail
  • $1,500 fine
  • 1-year driver's license suspension

Breath Test Refusal Penalties

  • First refusal: 18-month suspension of driver's license
  • Any additional refusal: 24-month license suspension

A local DUI attorney can answer questions you might have about the laws in Delaware or your specific DUI case. To speak with a DUI attorney near you today, fill out the free case evaluation form on this page or call us, toll free, at 877-349-1311.

Note: Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a local DUI lawyer in the state.

The Utah DUI penalty list is by no means all-inclusive. DUI penalties may vary based on a variety of factors, including your prior driving record.