Iowa DUI (OWI) Laws
Iowa DUI (OWI) Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent | |
| "Per Se" BAC Limit | 0.08 Percent |
| Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit | 0.02 Percent |
| Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit | 0.15 Percent |
| Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test? | Yes (1 year license suspension for refusal) |
Iowa DUI (OWI) Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | 180 days / 1 year / 3 years |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Both (can be mandatory) |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes, (required if BAC is above .10%) |
Iowa DUI (OWI) Resources:
- Iowa OWI Statute: Operating While Intoxicated (Iowa Code 321J.2).
- Iowa OWI Laws Summarized - Chart and overview of OWI (DUI) offenses and penalties (Iowa Dept. of Transportation).
- Iowa OWI Education - Basics on Iowa's mandatory alcohol education for OWI offenders (Iowa Dept. of Education).
- Ignition Interlock Program - Basics on ignition interlock in Iowa, with links to approved providers (Iowa Dept. of Transportation).
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