Vermont DUI
In the state of Vermont, driving under the influence, by law, means that a driver is either “mentally or physically impaired by alcohol or other drugs.” It can be proven through physical symptoms, how the driver drives, or through field sobriety, chemical, and breath tests. The legal alcohol blood content level is .08. A DUI can earn a driver the following penalties:
First offense
On the first offense, a driver's license will be suspended for a minimum of 90 days. He or she will be fined a maximum of $750 or jailed for a maximum of 2 years, or both. A therapy or rehabilitation program will also be required of the offending driver.
Second offense
On the second offense, the fine will be upped to $1,500 and the license suspension to 18 months. The driver will be required to pay the fine or be imprisoned for up to 2 years, or both. He or she will also have to perform 200 hours of community service and complete an alcohol rehabilitation program.
Third offense
If the driver still hasn't learned and reaches his or her third offense, his or her license may be confiscated and revoked for life. The fine will be raised to $2,500 and the jail time to 5 years, which he or she will have to pay or serve, or both. The offending driver will also have to serve 400 hours of community service.
Other penalties
Keep in mind that for any second or subsequent conviction for DUI, the state of Vermont can order the driver's vehicle to be immobilized. Multiple offenses can also result in a felony conviction.
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