- Getting caught driving under the influence in Vermont could have serious consequences.police car up close image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com
In Vermont, if you are suspected of drunk driving and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher, you are considered impaired. If you are under 21, then you cannot have a BAC higher than .02 percent; a commercial vehicle driver's BAC cannot be higher than .04 percent. Being under the influence of a controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine or any other intoxicant while driving also falls under Vermont's driving under the influence (DUI) statutes. - Your first DUI conviction will result in having your license suspended for a minimum of 90 days. You will also pay a fine of up to $750 and/or be imprisoned for up to two years. In order to have your license reinstated, you will need to complete a therapy program, a treatment assessment, and a substance abuse and driving education program.
- A second DUI conviction will result in a license suspension for 18 months. The fine imposed on a second offense can be up to $1500 and/or up to two years in jail. You will also be required to complete 200 hours of community service. Your license will not be reinstated until you complete a substance abuse and driving rehabilitation program.
- A third DUI conviction may get your license revoked for life. It may be reinstated after a three-year period of total abstinence from drugs and alcohol, along with a $500 application fee. A third conviction also carries a fine of up to $2,500 and/or five years in jail. You will be required to serve 400 hours of community service and are subject to forfeiture of your vehicle.
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