New York DUI Laws

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

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in New York for individuals over 21 is .08%.  New York 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 New York is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of New York.

New York does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.18%

New York 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 a year license suspension, while a 2nd and 3rd time refusing will result in a 18 month licence suspension.  

It is a possibility that your vehicle could be confiscated if you are charged with a DUI offense in New York.

License suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DWI in New York.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in the state of New York.

New York DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a 2nd DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in New York can cost  between $6,000 – $10,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DWI in New York, your insurance could increase by $2,600 to $6,000.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in New York you may face up to a year in jail.