Minnesota DWI Laws

Minnesota DWI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
"Per Se" BAC Limit	0.08 Percent
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit	0.00 Percent
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit	0.16
Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test?	Yes

Minnesota DWI Laws: Select Penalties
Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)	90 days (30 for guilty plea)/ 180 days / 1 year minimum
Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment	Yes
Vehicle Confiscation Possible?	Yes
Ignition Interlock Device Possible?	Yes

Minnesota DWI Statute: Driving While Impaired (Mn. Stat. 169A.20); DWI Ignition Interlock (Mn. Stat. 171.306); DWI Penalties (Mn. Stat. 169A.54).
Overview of Minnesota's DWI Laws [PDF] Detailed breakdown of Minnesota's DWI offenses, penalties and process (Minnesota House of Representatives).
Minnesota DWI EZGuide [PDF] - Handy pamphlet summarizing Minnesota's DWI laws, including BAC test refusal penalties (Minn. Dept. Public Safety).

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