Oregon DUI Laws

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

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Oregon for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Oregon does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .00%.  The commercial BAC limit in Oregon is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Oregon.

Unlike some other states, Oregon does not have an enhanced or aggravated DUI penalty.

Oregon 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 1 year license suspension and a fine of $500-$1000.  The 2nd and 3rd refusal will result in a 3 year license suspension and a fine of $500-$1000.  

Unlike some other states, Oregon DUI laws do allow confiscation of vehicles.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Oregon.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Oregon.  A first time DUI / DUII offense in Oregon requires 90 days suspension, second DUI / DUII offense is a one year suspension, and a third DUI / DUII offense is a three years suspension.

Yes, Oregon DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in Oregon can cost  between $8,000 – $11,000.  A 3rd DUI or Class C Felony DUI can incur a fine of up to $125,000!

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