Missouri DWI Laws
Missouri DWI 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 |
Missouri DWI Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | 30 days (plus 60 restricted) / 1 year / 1, 10 years (dual track criminal and administrative laws for license restrictions) |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Yes |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes (discretionary for first offenders; mandatory for repeat offenders) |
Missouri DWI Resources:
- Missouri DWI Statute: Driving While Intoxicated (Missouri Statutes 577.012); Ignition Interlock (Missouri Statutes 577.600); License Point Penalties (Missouri Statutes 302.302).
- Missouri DWI Law Overview - Overiew of Missouri's criminal and administrative systems for punishing drunk driving (Missouri Dept. of Revenue).
- DWI Video and FAQ - Frequently asked questions with answers, along with a videos about DWI in Missouri (Missouri Dept. of Revenue).
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