Iowa DUI Laws

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in Iowa, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced Iowa DUI lawyer!  Iowa DUI laws are complex and an experienced Iowa DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Iowa DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Iowa for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Iowa does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .02%.  The commercial BAC limit in Iowa is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Iowa.

Yes, Iowa does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI penalty if your BAC is over .15%

Indiana DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.  On the 1st refusal you will face 180 days of license suspension, the 2nd and 3rd refusal will result in a 2-6 year license suspension.

Yes, if convicted of a DUI offense in Iowa it is possible your vehicle could be confiscated.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Iowa.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Iowa.  A first time DUI / DUII offense in Iowa requires 180 days suspension, second DUI / DUII offense is a two year suspension, and a third DUI / DUII offense is a six year suspension.

Yes, Iowa DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction if your BAC was higher than 0.10%.

A first time DUI conviction in Iowa can cost  between $8,000 – $11,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Iowa, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.