Violation Mandatory Fine Maximum Jail Term Mandatory Driver License Action
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Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (BAC over .18) $1,000 - $2,500 1 year Revoked for at least 1 year
Driving While Intoxicated - DWI (BAC over .08) or Driving While Impaired by a Drug (DWAI-Drug) $500 - $1,000 1 year Revoked for at least six months
Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol - DWAI (BAC between .05-.07) $300 - $500 15 days Suspended for 90 days
Zero Tolerance Law - BAC between .02 -. 07 for drivers under 21 $125 civil penalty and $100 fee to terminate suspension None Suspended for six months
Chemical Test Refusal $500 civil penalty ($550 for commercial drivers) None Revoked for at least one year, 18 months for commercial drivers.
Chemical Test Refusal -Zero Tolerance Law $300 civil penalty and $100 re-application fee None Revoked for at least one year.
Driving Under the Influence (Out-of-State) N/A N/A Revoked for at least 90 days. If less than 21 years of age, revoked at least one year.
Driving Under the Influence (Out-of State) with any previous alcohol-drug violation N/A N/A Revoked for at least 90 days (longer term with certain prior offenses). If less than 21 years of age, revoked at least one year or until age 21 (longest term).
*Second and Third Offenses of the same charge or a combination of DWI/DWAI charges can result in Class E or D Felony Charges

Source: NYS DMV