Utah DUI Laws

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

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

Yes, Maine does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.16%

Utah 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.

Unlike some other states, Utah DUI laws allow confiscation of vehicles upon a DUI conviction.

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

Yes, Utah DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a 2nd DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in Utah can cost between $8,000 – $10,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DWI in Utah, your insurance could increase by $4,500 to $6,000.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in Utah you may face up to 48 hours in jail.