Utah DUI Penalties

DUI Matrix and DUI Statutory Overview 2021

Court-Ordered Sentencing	FIRST CONVICTION	FIRST CONVICTION ● BAC .16 or higher ●  BAC .05 or higher + any measurable controlled substance ●  Combination of two or more controlled substances	SECOND CONVICTION WITHIN 10 YEARS	SECOND CONVICTION WITHIN 10 YEARS BAC .16 or higher BAC .05 or higher + any measurable controlled substance Combination of two or more controlled substances2
CLASSIFICATION (§41-6a-503)	CLASS B MISDEMEANOR CLASS A MISDEMEANOR: ● if bodily injury3 ● if passenger is under 164 ●  if passenger is under 18 and driver is 21 or older ●  if driving in the wrong direction on a freeway or controlled-access highway	CLASS B MISDEMEANOR CLASS A MISDEMEANOR: ●  if bodily injury3 ●  if passenger is under 164 ●  if passenger is under 18 and driver is 21 or older ●  if driving in the wrong direction on a freeway or controlled-access highway	CLASS B MISDEMEANOR CLASS A MISDEMEANOR: ●  if bodily injury3 ●  if passenger under 164 ●  if passenger is under 18 and driver is 21 or older ●  if driving in the wrong direction on a freeway or controlled- access highway	CLASS B MISDEMEANOR CLASS A MISDEMEANOR: ●  if bodily injury3 ●  if passenger is under 164 ●  if passenger is under 18 and driver is 21 or older ●  if driving in the wrong direction on a freeway or controlled-access highway
Jail (§41-6a-505)	SHALL order: 2 days OR 48 hours compensatory service MAY: Suspend jail time if individual is participating in 24/7 sobriety program.6	SHALL order not less than: ● 5daysOR ● 2daysAND30days consecutive electronic home confinement4 that includes substance abuse testing MAY: Suspend jail time if individual is participating in 24/7 sobriety program.6	SHALL order not less than: ● 10daysOR ● 5 days AND 30 days electronic home confinement4 that includes substance abuse testing MAY: Suspend jail time if individual is participating in 24/7 sobriety program AND serves: ● 5 days jail for a second offense or 10 days jail for third/subsequent offense.6	SHALL order: ● Not less than 20 days jail OR ●  10 days jail AND 60 consecutive days electronic home confinement4 that includes substance abuse testing OR ●  Not less than 10 days jail AND substance abuse tx (if tx is more likely to reduce recidivism and is in interest of public safety) MAY: Suspend jail time if individual is participating in 24/7 sobriety program AND serves: ● 5 days jail for a second offense; or ● 10 days jail for third/subsequent offense.6
Fine, Surcharge, and Court Security Fee (§41-6a-505) (§51-9-401)	SHALL order: $700 minimum fine plus a $630 surcharge plus a $60 court security fee (justice court) or $53 (district court)	SHALL order: $700 minimum fine plus a $630 surcharge plus a $60 court security fee (justice court) or $53 (district court)	SHALL order: $800 minimum fine plus a $720 surcharge plus a $60 court security fee (justice court) or $53 (district court)	SHALL order: $800 minimum fine plus a $720 surcharge plus a $60 court security fee (justice court) or $53 (district court)
Screening, Assessment, Educational Series, and Treatment (§41-6a-505)	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment (if found appropriate by screening) ● Educational series, unless treatment is ordered	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment (if found appropriate by screening) ● Educational series, unless treatment is ordered	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment (if found appropriate by screening) ● Educational series, unless treatment is ordered	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment (if found appropriate by screening) ● Educational series, unless treatment is ordered
	MAY order: ● Treatment ● 24-7 sobriety program	MAY order: ● Treatment ● 24-7 sobriety program	MAY order: ● Treatment ● 24-7 sobriety program	MAY order: ● Treatment ● 24-7 sobriety program
Supervised Probation7 (§41-6a-507)	MAY order supervised probation	SHALL order supervised probation	SHALL order supervised probation	SHALL order supervised probation
Ignition Interlock8 (§41-6a-518) (§41-6a-530)	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice. SHALL order: ● Interlock if under 21 Interlock for an ARD9 violation OR describe on the record why such order not appropriate	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice. SHALL order: ● Interlock if under 21 Interlock for an ARD9 violation OR describe on the record why such order not appropriate	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice. SHALL order: ● Interlock if under 21 Interlock for an ARD9 violation OR describe on the record why such order not appropriate.	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice. SHALL order: ● Interlock if under 21 Interlock for an ARD9 violation OR describe on the record why such order not appropriate
Increased Sentencing (§41-6a-505)		SHALL order unless described on the record why the order(s) not appropriate: ● Treatment and One or more of the following: ● Interlock ● Ankle attached continuous transdermal alcohol monitoring device ● Electronic home confinement		SHALL order unless described on the record why the order(s) not appropriate: ● Treatment and One or more of the following: ● Interlock ● Ankle attached continuous transdermal alcohol monitoring device ● Electronic home confinement
Driver License Suspension (§41-6a-509)	Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years	Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years	Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years	Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years
Impaired Driving A conviction may NOT be entered as impaired driving if:	● BAC .16 or higher;		● BAC .05 or higher + any measurable controlled substance; or (§41-6a-502.5)	● Combination of two or more controlled substances
FELONY CLASSIFICATION (§41-6a-503)	THIRD DEGREE FELONY ● if third or subsequent offense within 10 years ● if serious bodily injury2 ● if any prior felony DUI conviction or automobile homicide1 conviction	THIRD DEGREE FELONY PLUS: ● BAC .16 or higher ● BAC .05 or higher + any measurable controlled substance ● Combination of two or more substances3
Jail (§41-6a-505)	SHALL order: 0-5 year prison term OR ● 60 days jail AND ● 60 days consecutive electronic home confinement that includes substance abuse testing	SHALL order 0-5 year prison term OR ● Not less than 120 days jail AND ● 120 days consecutive electronic home confinement that includes substance abuse testing
Fine, Surcharge, and Court Security Fee (§41-6a-505) (§51-9-401)	SHALL order: $1,500 minimum fine plus a $1,350 surcharge plus a $53 court security fee, UNLESS a 0-5 prison term is imposed	SHALL order: $1,500 minimum fine plus a $1,350 surcharge plus a $53 court security UNLESS a 0-5 prison term is imposed
Screening, Assessment, Educational Series, and Treatment (§41-6a-505)	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment ● Treatmentasappropriate UNLESS 0-5 prison term is imposed MAY order: ● 24-7 sobriety program4	SHALL order: ● Screening ● Assessment ● Treatment as appropriate UNLESS 0-5 prison term is imposed MAY order: 4 ● 24-7 sobriety program
Supervised Probation5 (§41-6a-507)	SHALL order supervised probation if 0-5 prison term is not imposed	SHALL order supervised probation if 0-5 prison term is not imposed
Ignition Interlock6 (§41-6a-518) (§41-6a-530)	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice.	SHALL order unless: ● The court determines and states on the record that an ignition interlock system is not necessary for the safety of the community and in the best interest of justice.
Driver License Suspension (§41-6a-509)	● Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years	Court MAY order additional 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year or two years
Driver License Denial, Suspension, or Revocation			First Offense	Subsequent Offenses
Driving Under the Influence/ DUI Conviction (§41-6a-509)			If 21 or older: 120 days If 19-20: Longer of one year or until 21st birthday If under 19: Until 21st birthday	If 21 or older: 2 years If 19-20: Longer of 2 years or until 21st birthday If under 19: Until 21st birthday
Driving with Controlled Substance/ Metabolite in Body Conviction (§41-6a-517)			If 21 or older: 120 days If 19-20: Longer of one year or until 21st birthday If under 19: Until 21st birthday	If 21 or older: 2 years If 19-20: Longer of two years or until 21st birthday If under 19: Until 21st birthday
Refusal of Chemical Test (§41-6a-521)			If 21 or older: 18 months If under 21: Longer of 2 years or until 21st birthday	If 21 or older: 36 months If under 21: Longer of 36 months or until 21st birthday
Per se Arrest (§53-3-223) ≥ .05 BAC, impaired todegree unsafe to drive, operating with metabolite of drug in system			If 21 or older: 120 days If under 21: 6 months	If 21 or older: 2 years If under 21: Longer of 2 years of until 21st birthday
Not A Drop (§53-3-231) A person under 21 may not operate a vehicle or motorboat with detectable alcohol in body			If under 21: Until successful completion of substance abuse program recommendation, but not less than 6 months	If under 21: Until successful completion of substance abuse program recommendation, and the longer of 2 years or until 21st birthday
Failure to Install or Removal of Ignition Interlock Device (§53-3-1007)	A person who is an interlock restricted driver (IRD) shall have their driving privilege suspended until they have had an, interlock device installed in their vehicle. If the interlock device is removed prior to the ending date of the interlock restriction period, the driver license shall be re-suspended until an interlock device is re-installed. This suspension may be imposed in addition to other license sanctions as listed above.
Early License Reinstatement for Drivers Under 21  Driving Under the Influence/DUI Conviction First Conviction (§41-6a-509)	Court may order shortening of the suspension period after 6 months if the person completes a screening; completes an assessment if appropriate; completes an education series or substance abuse treatment, as deemed appropriate by the court; has not been convicted of a violation of a motor vehicle law during the suspension period; has complied with all terms of probation or all court orders if not ordered to probation; and provides a sworn statement to the court that the person has not unlawfully consumed alcohol during the suspension period.
Driving with Controlled Substance/ Metabolite in Body Conviction First Conviction (§41-6a-517)	Same as above but sworn statement must include the person has not consumed a controlled substance not prescribed by a practitioner during the suspension period.
Early License Reinstatement for Drivers 21 or Older Same as above but sworn statement must include the person has not consumed a controlled substance not prescribed by a practitioner during the suspension period.  Driving Under the Influence/DUI Conviction First Conviction (§41-6a-509)	Court may order individual to participate in a 24/7 sobriety program, which allows for early reinstatement of the driving privilege upon payment of driver license reinstatement fees and ignition interlock installation. Provision does not apply if the person refused to submit to a chemical test when arrested for DUI. Person is not able to reinstate their driving privilege unless all other outstanding license sanctions have been cleared.
Driving with Controlled Substance/ Metabolite in Body Conviction First Conviction (§41-6a-517)	Court may order individual to participate in a 24/7 sobriety program, which allows for early reinstatement of the driving privilege upon payment of driver license reinstatement fees. Provision does not apply if the person refused to submit to a chemical test when arrested for DUI. Person is not able to reinstate their driving privilege unless all other outstanding license sanctions have been cleared.
Other Sanctions IRD – Interlock Restricted Driver (§41-6a-518.2) An “interlock restricted driver” may not operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock. Note: If a person’s violation of Section 41-6a- 502 does not involve alcohol, or if all offenses are for metabolite convictions under Section 41- 6a-517 (no alcohol involved), IRD does not apply.	• 18 months IRD for 1st DUI (§41-6a-502) if over 21 or refused blood draw (§41-6a-520(7)) • 3 years IRD for 1st Driving Without Ignition Interlock Device if IRD (§41-6a-518.2), Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test (§41-6a-520), or 1st DUI (§41-6a-502) if under 21or refused blood draw if under 21 (§41-6a-520(7)) • 3 years IRD for a combination of two of the following within 10 years: DUI (§41-6a-502), Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test (§41-6a-521), Controlled Substance/Metabolite (§41-6a-517), Alcohol-Related Reckless (§41-6a- 512 – only violations prior to July 1, 2008), Impaired Driving (§41-6a-502.5), Driving with Controlled Substance/Bodily Injury or Death (§58-37-8(2)(g)), or Automobile Homicide (§76-5-207) 6 years IRD for Felony DUI (§41-6a-502) or 2nd+ offense for refused blood draw (§41-6a-520(7)) 10 years IRD for Automobile Homicide (§76-5-207)
ARD – Alcohol Restricted Driver (§41-6a-529) An “alcohol restricted driver” may not operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle with any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person’s body. Note: If Per se is drug only or metabolite, ARD does not apply.	2 years ARD for 1st DUI (§41-6a-502), Alcohol/Drug-Related Reckless (§41-6a-512), or Impaired Driving (§41-6a- 502.5) 2 years ARD for any Per se offense (§53-3-223) 3 years ARD for any driving without an IID if an IRD (§41-6a-518.2) or driving with alcohol in body if an ARD (§41- 6a-530) offense 5 years ARD for 1st Refusal to Submit to Test (§41-6a-521) or Class A misdemeanor DUI (§41-6a-502) 10 years ARD for 2nd offense within 10 years,DUI (§41-6a-502), Alcohol/Drug-Related Reckless (§41-6a-512), or Impaired Driving (§41-6a-502.5) 10 years ARD for 2nd offense of Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test (§41-6a-520(7)) if prior suspension for prior refusal within 10 years (41-6a-520(7)) 10 years ARD for felony violation of refusal to submit to chemical test 41-6a-520(7)) Lifetime ARD for any Felony DUI (§41-6a-502) or Automobile Homicide (§76-5-207)