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DUI penalties and suspensions

A 3-minute lesson from the Oklahoma course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

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3 minutes
Course unit
DUI, Violations and Penalties
Checkpoint questions
6
Source pages
65, 66

A DUI conviction brings jail AND a fine, plus a license suspension from Service Oklahoma. A second offense within 10 years is a felony. The costs don't stop at the courtroom, and the conviction stays on your driving record.

Know the rule

If your BAC is 0.08 or more, any measurable amount for drivers under 21, or the officer's observations of your behavior, appearance and mannerisms lead to a DUI conviction, the penalties are imprisonment AND a fine.

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Criminal penalties for DUI (BAC .08 or more)

Criminal penalties for DUI (BAC .08 or more)
OffenseClassJail/prisonFine up to
First offenseMisdemeanor10 days to 1 year$1,000
Second within 10 yearsFelony1 to 5 years$2,500
Second felony offenseFelony1 to 7 years$5,000
Third or subsequentFelony1 to 10 years$5,000
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License suspension after a DUI conviction:

  • 180 days on the first revocation
  • 1 year if there was a prior DUI or drug-related revocation within 10 years
  • 2 years if there were two or more DUI or drug-related revocations within 10 years
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Know the rule

No additional suspension is made if your license was already revoked because you refused or failed the BAC test during the same incident.

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Know the rule

The consequences of arrest and conviction remain on your driving record. Being arrested for driving or riding a motorcycle under the influence can affect you for the rest of your life.

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Other costs of an alcohol-related arrest:

  • Lawyer's fees and court costs (separate from fines)
  • Lost time off work for court and alcohol education programs
  • Alternative transportation while your license is suspended
  • An Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse evaluation (ADSAC)
  • An ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle
  • License reinstatement fees and increased insurance rates
  • Psychological and emotional costs of being a "drunk driver"
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Know the rule

A felony DUI conviction may hurt your applications for loans and financing, college admission and scholarships for the rest of your life.

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Put it into practice

A driver convicted of DUI in 2020 is convicted again in 2026. Six years is within 10 years, so the second offense is a felony: 1 to 5 years and a fine up to $2,500, plus a 1-year license suspension.

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 penalty range for a first DUI offense in Oklahoma?
  1. 1 to 5 years in prison, up to $2,500 fine
  2. 10 days-1 year, up to $1,000
  3. No jail time, fine only
  4. 30 days to 6 months, up to $500 fine

Answer: 10 days-1 year, up to $1,000

A first DUI offense is a misdemeanor: 10 days to 1 year jail and a fine up to $1,000.

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After a DUI conviction, how long is the license suspended if there was a prior DUI revocation within 10 years?
  1. 180 days
  2. 3 years
  3. 1 year
  4. 2 years

Answer: 1 year

A second DUI/drug-related revocation within 10 years results in a 1-year suspension.

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A first DUI (BAC 0.08 or more) conviction suspends your license for 30 days.
  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

The first DUI revocation is 180 days; the 30-day first suspension applies to impaired driving (BAC over 0.05 but under 0.08).

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What is the fine range for a third or subsequent DUI offense in Oklahoma?
  1. Up to $1,000
  2. Up to $5,000
  3. Up to $2,500
  4. Up to $10,000

Answer: Up to $5,000

A third or subsequent DUI offense carries a fine of not more than $5,000.

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What is the prison range for a second felony DUI offense?
  1. 1 to 5 years
  2. 1 to 10 years
  3. 6 months to 2 years
  4. 1 to 7 years

Answer: 1 to 7 years

A second felony DUI offense carries imprisonment of not less than 1 year, up to 7 years.

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Beyond fines and jail time, which of these is a cost commonly associated with a DUI arrest?
  1. An ignition interlock device
  2. A free defensive driving course
  3. A lower insurance rate after a year
  4. A waiver of reinstatement fees

Answer: An ignition interlock device

DUI costs can include an ignition interlock device, evaluation fees, and higher insurance rates.

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