Arizona DUI Penalty Levels
Standard DUI
A.R.S. § 28-1381
- Jail: 10 days mandatory, 9 suspended upon successful completion of alcohol screening and recommended classes (1 day to serve)
- Fines: $250 fine (maximum fine: $2,500) plus a $500 prison construction assessment and a $500 public safety equipment assessment (§ 28-1381(I)(4)–(5)): a statutory minimum of $1,250 before surcharges, jail costs and program fees
- License: 90-day administrative per se suspension under A.R.S. § 28-1385 (imposed by MVD, not the court): usually 30 days with no driving, then 60 days restricted
- Screening: Alcohol education
- Interlock: 12 months; MVD may defer the rest after 6 months if every § 28-3319(H) condition is met, including a 16-hour alcohol education course, no two or more attempts to drive at 0.08 or above, and no crash involving injury or property damage
- Traffic Survival School: Mandatory (§ 28-1381(I)(7))
Extreme DUI
A.R.S. § 28-1382(A)
- Jail: 30 days mandatory; the judge may suspend all but 9 days if you keep an ignition interlock for 12 months (§ 28-1382(I))
- Fines: $250 fine plus a $250 DUI abatement assessment and two $1,000 assessments (§ 28-1382(D)(2), (3), (6), (7)): a statutory minimum of $2,500 before surcharges
- License: 90-day administrative per se suspension under A.R.S. § 28-1385 (imposed by MVD, not the court): usually 30 days with no driving, then 60 days restricted
- IID: 12 months required
- Treatment: Alcohol treatment program
- Traffic Survival School: Mandatory (§ 28-1382(D)(8))
Super Extreme DUI
A.R.S. § 28-1382(B)
- Jail: 45 days mandatory; the judge may suspend all but 14 days with a 12-month ignition interlock (§ 28-1382(I))
- Fines: $500 fine plus $250, $1,000 and $1,000 assessments: a statutory minimum of $2,750 plus surcharges
- License: 90-day administrative per se suspension under A.R.S. § 28-1385 (imposed by MVD, not the court): usually 30 days with no driving, then 60 days restricted
- IID: 18 months required
- Treatment: Court-ordered treatment
Aggravated DUI
A.R.S. § 28-1383
- Charge: Class 4 felony; Class 6 when the charge is having a child under 15 in the vehicle (§ 28-1383(O)(2))
- Prison: 4 months minimum for driving on a suspended or revoked license, a third DUI within 84 months, or wrong-way driving (§ 28-1383(D)); for the child-under-15 charge, the minimum jail term follows the underlying § 28-1381 or § 28-1382 offense
- Fines: $4,000+ ($750 fine plus $250, $1,500 and $1,500 assessments)
- License: Revoked; MVD cannot issue a new license for one year (§ 28-1383(J)(1))
- IID: 24 months required (12 months for the child-under-15 charge when the underlying offense is a standard DUI)
- Traffic Survival School: Mandatory (§ 28-1383(K))
Complete DUI Cost Breakdown
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Court Fine (1st offense standard) | $250 plus statutory surcharges (maximum fine: $2,500) |
| Mandatory Assessments (1st offense standard) | $1,000 ($500 prison construction + $500 public safety equipment) |
| Court Surcharges & Fees | $500 - $1,500 |
| Alcohol Screening/Education | $125.00 - $300.00 |
| Alcohol Treatment Program | $300 - $1,500 |
| Ignition Interlock Device (per month) | Set by the vendor (varies by provider) |
| IID Installation & Removal | $200 - $400 |
| Vehicle Impound Fees (typical range) | $500 - $1,200 |
| Administrative License Restoration (typical range) | $100 - $200 |
| SR-22 Insurance (annual increase) (typical range) | $1,000 - $3,000+ |
| DUI Attorney Representation | $4,500.00 to $10,000.00 |
Estimated Total Cost
Standard/Extreme
$10K - $15K
Super Extreme
$15K - $20K
Aggravated DUI
$25K+