Suspensions
This is the adult suspension period for a first offense of Driving Under the Influence
One year or the judge may allow you to complete and alcohol education class to reduce your suspension to 210 days for under 21 or 45-90 days for over 21
This is the fine for a first offense of Driving Under the Influence
$500-$5000
This is the Prison Sentence for a first offense of Driving Under the Influence
Maximum 2 1/2 Years but you can be ordered to attend an alcohol education class instead
What is meant by the Zero Tolerance Law?
Anyone under 21 cannot have any measurable alcohol in their system. An acceptable BAC must be below .02
Explain the implied consent law
It states that when you receive a license, you consent to take a chemical test if arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence
This is the suspension period for a second offense of Driving Under the Influence
2 Years
This is the fine for a second offense of Driving Under the Influence
$600-$10,000
This is the Prison Sentence for a second offense of Driving Under the Influence
Minimum 30 days
Maximum 2 1/2 years
This is the first suspension period for anyone ages 18-21 that is convicted of OUI
License is suspended for 30 days, plus an additional 180 days, pursuant to MGL c.90, s. 24P. If this is your first operating under the influence case, the 180-day suspension can be waived upon entry into a Department of Public Health (DPH) approved alcohol education program
What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
A device that requires you to blow into to prove that your BAC is below the legal limit
This is the suspension period for a Third offense of Driving Under the Influence
8 years
This is the fine for a third offense of Driving Under the Influence
$1000-$15,000
This is the Prison Sentence for a third offense of Driving Under the Influence
Minimum 150 days
Maximum Five years
This is the first suspension period for anyone under 18 years of age that is convicted of OUI
License is suspended for 30 days, plus an additional one year, pursuant to MGL c.90, s. 24P. If this is your first operating under the influence case, the one-year suspension can be reduced to 180 days upon entry into a Department of Public Health (DPH) approved alcohol education program.
Name 3 other substances besides alcohol that you can be cited for OUI
Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Prescription Drugs or any other drug that impairs your ability to drive
This is the suspension period for a fourth offense of Driving Under the Influence
10 Years
This is the fine for a fourth offense of Driving Under the Influence
$1500-$25,000
This is the Prison Sentence for a fourth offense of Driving Under the Influence
Minimum One year
Maximum Five years
How many drinks is it safe to have before you drive if you are under 21
0
What is the suspension period for buying or attempting to buy alcohol under the age of 21
180 days
This is the suspension period for a fifth offense of Driving Under the Influence
Lifetime
This is the fine for a fifth offense of Driving Under the Influence
$2000-$50,000
This is the Prison Sentence for a fifth offense of Driving Under the Influence
Minimum Two years
Maximum Five years
How much more likely are those under 21 to be involved in alcohol related accidents than those over 21?
Twice as likely
What is the Open Container Law?
No one, regardless of age or if they are driving or not, may have an open container of alcohol in the vehicle at any time.