A 3-minute lesson from the Mississippi course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
DUI penalties climb steeply with each offense. A first or second offense within five years is a misdemeanor; a third within five years is a felony. Drivers under 21 face Zero Tolerance penalties starting at just .02% BAC.
After release from prison for a third offense, you're eligible only for an interlock-restricted license for three years; after a fourth or later offense, for ten years. The suspension lasts the full period of the sentence.
A 20-year-old convicted of a first Zero Tolerance DUI, who also refused the breath test, faces a $250 fine and a 120-day suspension, plus an added 90-day suspension for the refusal.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What is the license suspension period for a First Offense DUI (adult, misdemeanor) in Mississippi?
1 year
6 months
90 days
120 days
Answer: 120 days
A First Offense DUI carries a 120-day license suspension.