Diving under the influence (DUI), also referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI) in some states, is a serious offense across the United States. Under Utah's DUI laws, anyone in physical control of a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher has committed a DUI offense. Utah's DUI statutes also make it illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of any drug that prohibits the offender from safely operating a vehicle. The following chart provides a brief overview of Utah's DUI laws.

Felony and Misdemeanor Penalties in Utah

• Third degree felony: Punishable by up to five years in prison, and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
• Class A misdemeanor: Punishable by up to one year in jail, and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
• Class B misdemeanor: Punishable by up to six months in jail, and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

Revoked or Suspended Drivers License

If the offender is 21 years old or older at the time of the DUI offense, then the offender's license will be suspended for 120 days. If the offender has a prior DUI conviction within the last 10 years then the offender's drivers license will be revoked for two years.

If the offender is between 19 and 21 years old then their license will be suspended until the offender turns 21 or for a period of one year, whichever is longer.

Additional Resources

• Use of Electronic Monitoring Devices for DUI Offenders in Utah – section 41-6a-506
• Can Passengers Drink Alcohol in a Car?
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• DUI Expungement

State laws change frequently. For case specific information regarding Utah's DUI laws contact a local DUI attorney.