Impaired Driving
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| FIRST OFFENSE | SECOND OFFENSE | THIRD OFFENSE | |
| JAIL | 48 hours to 1 year | 7 days to 2 years | 30 days to 5 years |
| FINES & PENALTIES | $625-$1,200 | $1,875-$6,250 | $3,125-$9,375 |
| LICENSE SUSPENSION | 180 days | 2 years | 6 years |
| CHARGE | OWI | Aggravated misdemeanor | Class "D" felony |
- If a driver refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test, they will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension ranging from 1-2 years.
- Teens are subject to an OWI if they are driving and have consumed even the slightest amount of alcohol or drugs.
- OWIs have a look-back period. This means that prior OWIs are relevant for sentencing. Even if the offense was committed out of state, a driver who has been convicted of OWI within the last 12 years will be levied a more severe punishment.
- Some substances can remain in the bloodstream for up to several months, resulting in an OWI even after the initial consumption.
- Depending on the specifics of a case, an OWI may also be punishable by:
- Seizing, impounding, or immobilizing the vehicle
- Requiring the driver to undergo substance abuse treatment at a personal expense
- Requiring the driver to install an ignition interlock device (a Breathalyzer system that prevents a vehicle from being started if a driver has a BAC over the limit)
Source: https://zerofatalitiesiowa.com/drivesober
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