Michigan DUI Penalties | Consequences of Drunk Driving in Michigan : Jail Time, Fines, License Suspension

 

Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) vs Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI):

In Michigan, OWI and OWVI are two different charges. Both charges refer to operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The difference between the two charges is BAC level. In order to be charged with the more serious OWI requires a BAC of .08% or more. There is no BAC requirement for the charge of OWVI. 

First Michigan OUI:

  • Imprisonment: Up to 93 days
  • Fines: $100 - $500 + $1,000 Drivers Responsibility Fee
  • Driver's License Suspension: 180 days
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Installation may be ordered during probation
  • Community Service: 360 hours
  • 6 points on driver's license

First Michigan OWVI:

  • Imprisonment: Up to 93 days
  • Fines: $300 + $500 Drivers Responsibility Fee
  • Driving Restriction (may restrict hours or destinations of defendant's travel): 90 days
  • Community Service: 360 hours
  • 4 Points on driver's license

Second Michigan OWI:

  • Imprisonment: 5 days - 1 year
  • Fines: $200 - $1,000+ $1,000 annual Drivers Responsibility Fee for 2 years 
  • Driver's License Revocation: 1 year
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Installation may be ordered during probation
  • Vehicle Seizure: Possible. If vehicle is not taken, defendant will lose use of it for 90-180 days
  • Community Service: 30 - 90 days
  • 6 Points on driver's license

Second Michigan OWVI: 

  • Imprisonment: 5 days - 1 year
  • Fines: $200 - $1,000 + $500 annual Drivers Responsibility Fee for 2 years
  • Driver's License Revocation: 1 year
  • Vehicle Seizure: Possible. If vehicle is not taken, defendant will lose use of it for 90-180 days
  • Community Service: 30 - 90 days
  • 4 Points on driver's license

Third Michigan OWI (Felony): 

  • Imprisonment: 1 to 5 years. Probation with Jail: not less than 30 days nor more than 1 year.
  • Fines: $500 - $5,000 + $1,000 annual Drivers Responsibility Fee for 2 years
  • Driver's License Revocation: Minimum 5 years 
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Installation may be ordered during probation
  • Vehicle Seizure: Possible. If vehicle is not taken, defendant will lose use of it for 1 - 3 years
  • Community Service: 60 - 180 days
  • 6 points on driver's license

Michigan DUI Laws - Relevant Statutes

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 Motor Vehicles

 

 

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