Vermont DUI Laws

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

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

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

Vermont 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.

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

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DWI in the state of  Vermont.

Unlike other states, Vermont DUI Laws do not require the use of a ignition interlock device upon being convicted of a DUI.

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

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

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in Vermont you may face up to 2 years in jail.