Type of Penalty

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Subsequent Offense(s)

General Impairment Penalties

§3802(2)

BAC of .08% to .099%

individuals incapable of safe driving

Ungraded misdemeanor

No license suspension

Up to 6 months probation

$300 fine

Alcohol hwy. safety school

Treatment when ordered

No ignition interlock

ARD eligible

CRN evaluation

Ungraded misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

5 days to 6 mos. prison

$300 - $2,500 fine

Alcohol hwy. safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

2nd degree misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

10 days to 2 yrs. prison

$500 - $5,000 fine

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

2nd Degree misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

10 days to 2 yrs. prison

$500 - $5,000 fine

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. ignition interlock

Work release eligible

High Rate of Alcohol

§3802(b)

BAC of .10% to .159%

Minors with .02% BAC

CDL drivers with .04% BAC

School bus/vehicle drivers with .04% BAC

Ungraded misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

48 hours to 6 mos. prison

$500 - $5,000 fine

Alcohol hwy. safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

No Ignition interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

ARD eligible

Ungraded misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

30 days to 6 mos. prison

$750 - $5,000 fine

Alcohol hwy. safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

1st degree misdemeanor

18 mos. license suspension

90 days to 5 yrs. prison

$1,500 - $10,000 fine

Alcohol hwy. safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

1st degree misdemeanor

18 mos. license suspension

1 yr. to 5 yrs. prison

$1,500 - $10,000 fine

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition interlock

Work release eligible

Highest Rate of Alcohol

§3802(c)

BAC of .16% and above

Minimum levels of controlled substances in blood

Individuals who refused chemical tests

Ungraded misdemeanor

1 yr. license suspension

72 hrs. to 6 mos. prison

$1,000 - $5,000 fine

Alcohol hwy. Safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

ARD eligible

House arrest/work release eligible

1st degree misdemeanor

18 mos. license suspension

90 days to 5 yrs. prison

Minimum $1,500 fine

Alcohol hwy. Safety school

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. ignition Interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

1st degree misdemeanor

18 mos. license suspension

1- 5 years prison

Minimum $2,500 fine

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr. Ignition Interlock

House arrest/work release eligible

1st degree misdemeanor

18 mos. license suspension

1 – 5 yrs. prison

Minimum $2,500 fine

CRN evaluation

Treatment when ordered

1 yr Ignition Interlock

Work release eligible