Mississippi DUI Laws
Mississippi DUI 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 | None |
| Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test? | Yes |
Mississippi DUI Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | 90 days minimum (30 days for hardship exception) / 2 years (reduction possible) / 5 years (reduction possible) |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Yes |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes (discretionary for first offenders; mandatory for repeat offenders) |
Mississippi DUI Resources:
- Mississippi DUI Statute: Operating under the Influence (Miss. Code 63-11-30); OUI Impoundment and Ignition Interlock (Miss. Code 63-11-31).
- Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program - The alcohol education program required for many DUI offenders (MASEP).
- Substance Abuse Services - Overview of services provided through a statewide network, including state-operated facilities, community mental health centers, and other nonprofit programs (Miss. Dept. of Mental Health).
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