North Dakota DUI Laws

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

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

Yes, North Dakota does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.18%

North Dakota 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, a 2nd refusal is a 3 year license suspension and a 3rd refusal will result in a 4 year license suspension.

Yes, it is a possibility that your vehicle could be confiscated if you are charged with a DUI offense in North Dakota.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DWI in North Dakota.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in North Dakota.

Unlike some other states, North Dakota DUI laws do require the use of an ignition interlock device for your vehicle upon a DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in North Dakota can cost between $7,000 – $10,000 in fines and legal fees.

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

Unlike most other states, there is no required jail time for a first time DUI offense in the state of North Dakota.