DUI Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Legal Limit?

In reality, there is no legal limit. In Florida, a person can be arrested and convicted of DUI after consuming any amount of alcohol.

So what does a Blood-Alcohol Level of .08 mean?

The term ".08 BAC" is commonly referred to as the legal limit, but this is not accurate. According to Florida Law, .08 BAC is the presumptive level of impairment. In other words, if you have consumed enough alcohol to reach a .08 BAC, you are automatically considered impaired.

What if I'm below .08 BAC?

You can still be convicted of DUI even if you are under .08 BAC. If your driving ability is proven to be impaired you will likely be convicted of DUI.

Under 21?

If you've been drinking, are under 21 and get caught driving, your driver's license will be suspended for 6 months!

Of course, that's assuming you're lucky enough not to have been arrested for DUI!

First-Time DUI:

6-Month Suspension
of Driver's License

Refuse the Chemical Test?
1-Year Suspension

• $500 Fine
• $500 Probation 1-Year
• $500 Bail
• $100 Vehicle Impound Fee
• $200 License Reinstatement Fee
• $190 DUI Offender's Class

Plus 50 hours Community Service, 10-day immobilization
of your vehicle and up to 6-months in jail!

Estimated cost for first-time
DUI Conviction:
$1990