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Tennessee DUI Penalties

1st Time DUI Offender - .08 (BAC) [55-10-401] [55-10-403]

48 hours up to 11 months, 29 days for offenders in violation of 55-10-401
.20 BAC or greater minimum jail time 7 consecutive days
License revocation for 1 year
You will be ordered to participate in a DUI school
Pay restitution to any person suffering physical injury or personal loss
$350-$1,500 fine
With towing, bail, attorney, high risk insurance, court costs, school, and reinstatement fees, your first offense average costs could add up to $4,900
Judge can order you to install a vehicle Ignition Interlock Device at your expense. Minimum 1st year cost $810 [55-10-412d]
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Drug and Alcohol Treatment may be required at the judge's discretion

45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$600-$3,500 mandatory fine
License revocation for 2 years/Restricted License available after first year
Subject to .08 BAC
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
You will be ordered to attend a DUI school
The judge can order you to install a vehicle Ignition Interlock Device at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Pay restitution to any person suffering personal injury or loss.

120 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$1,100 to $10,000 mandatory fines
License revocation for 3-10 years/NO restricted license available
Subject to .08 BAC
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeit
DUI school
Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense.

4th and Subsequent DUI Offender

Class E Felony
1 Year (365) days of jail time with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served
$3,000 to $15,000 mandatory fine
License revocation for 5 years/NO restricted license available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeit
DUI school
Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense

source: http://tn.gov/safety/duioutline.htm

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Tennessee Drivers Information:
Motor Vehicle Department: http://www.tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/mvc
DUI Laws: http://www.tennessee.gov/safety/DUIoutline.htm
and http://tn.gov/safety/duioutline.htm
Driver's Manual: http://www.state.tn.us/safety/dlhandbook/menu.htm