Cost of a DWI

ONE FOR THE ROAD MAY COST YOU MORE THAN $20,000!

  • Court Fine: $500 - $2,500
  • Attorney’s Fee: $1,500 - $2,000
  • Towing: $100 - $200
  • Retrieve Car from Impound: $50
  • Car Insurance TRIPLES for 3 years:
    • Annual car insurance premium of $1,400 increases to $4,200 per year
      • $2,800 increase × 3 years = $8,400
    • Reduced increase goes into effect for another 7 years:
      • $1,000 increase × 7 years = $7,000
  • Court-Ordered Drinking Driver Program: $175 - $225
  • Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment: $105

DMV FEES

  • Chemical Test Refusal Fee (if applicable): $500
  • Driver Responsibility Assessment ($250 for 3 years): $750
  • Conditional License: $75
  • License Reinstatement Fee: $25 - $50

YOUR TOTAL COST FOR DRIVING DRUNK ONCE... up to $21,305

A first DWI conviction includes a minimum license revocation of six months and a possible jail term of up to one year. Add loss of income if you can’t work. Is it worth it?

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