What is the fine for a first drunk-driving conviction, state by state?
Every state’s answer, and the District of Columbia’s, from its own manual or code: 27 have a rule on this, quoted below with where it is written; 24 say nothing on it.
Statutes fetched between 6 and 8 October 2026; manuals fetched between 14 September and 4 October 2026. How the answers are made
| State | The rule | Where it is written | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | The fine for a first DUI conviction in Alabama ranges from $600 to $2,100. | Alabama Driver Manual, p.33 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Arizona | A first DUI offense brings a fine of not less than $1,250. | Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.66 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Arkansas | For a first alcohol conviction in Arkansas, you will be fined from $150 to $1000, in addition to court costs. | Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.74 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Delaware | For a first DUI offense in Delaware, the court may fine the driver $500 to $1,500 and/or sentence them to imprisonment for up to 12 months. | Delaware Driver Manual, p.56 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| District of Columbia | (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person violating any provision of § 50-2206.11 or § 50-2206.12 shall upon conviction for the first offense be fined $1,000, or incarcerated for not more than 180 days, or both; provided, that: | District of Columbia law, D.C. Code § 50-2206.13(a) | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Florida | 1. By a fine of: a. Not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for a first conviction. b. Not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 for a second conviction; and | Florida law, Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a) | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Georgia | Georgia sets severe penalties for driving under the influence: fines up to $1000, jail up to 12 months, and a suspension of your driving privileges that the court must impose. | Georgia Driver's Manual, p.56 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Idaho | A first DUI conviction brings up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and a mandatory license suspension of at least 90 days and up to 180 days, with absolutely no driving privileges for the first 30 days. | July 2026 Idaho Driver's Handbook, p.132 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Kansas | A first Kansas conviction for an alcohol violation may bring a fine from $750 to $1,000 plus court costs. | Kansas Driving Handbook, p.24 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Kentucky | A first Kentucky alcohol violation conviction within ten years carries a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 plus court costs. | Kentucky Driver Manual, p.27 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Louisiana | The maximum penalty for a 1st DWI conviction includes six months in jail and a $1,025 fine plus court costs. | Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.124 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Maine | A first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14 carries a mandatory fine of at least $500, or $600 with a refusal. | Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.32 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Maryland | 1. For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,200 or both; and | Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-902(a)(1) | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts | A first conviction for operating under the influence brings a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to 2 1/2 years in prison, and a one year license suspension. | Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p.68 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Minnesota | A first DWI offense can also bring 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both. | Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.92 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Mississippi | The fine for a first-offense DUI in Mississippi is $250 to $1,000. | Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p.79 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Missouri | A first DWI or BAC conviction can mean up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. | Missouri Driver Guide, p.68 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Montana | (i) for a first violation, by imprisonment for not more than 6 months and by a fine of not less than $600 or more than $1,000, except that if one or more passengers under 16 years of age were in the vehicle at the time of the offense, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 6 months and by a fine of not less than $1,200 or more than $2,000; | Montana law, Mont. Code Ann. § 61-8-1007(2)(a) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Nevada | A first DUI offense carries a fine of $400 to $1,000. | Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| New Hampshire | A first conviction for impaired driving carries a fine of not less than $500. | New Hampshire Driver's Manual, p.9 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| New Mexico | E. A first conviction pursuant to this section shall be punished, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 31-18-13 NMSA 1978, by imprisonment for not more than ninety days or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both; provided that if the sentence is suspended in whole or in part or deferred, the period of probation may extend beyond ninety days but shall not exceed one year. Upon a first conviction pursuant to this section, an offender shall be sentenced to not less than twenty-four hours of community service. In addition, the offender may be required to pay a fine of three hundred dollars ($300). The offender shall be ordered by the court to participate in and complete a screening program described in Subsection L of this section and to attend a driver rehabilitation program for alcohol or drugs, also known as a "DWI school", approved by the bureau and also may be required to participate in other rehabilitative services as the court shall determine to be necessary. In addition to those penalties, when an offender commits aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, the offender shall be sentenced to not less than forty-eight consecutive hours in jail. If an offender fails to complete, within a time specified by the court, any community service, screening program, treatment program or DWI school ordered by the court or fails to comply with any other condition of probation, the offender shall be sentenced to not less than an additional forty-eight consecutive hours in jail. Any jail sentence imposed pursuant to this subsection for failure to complete, within a time specified by the court, any community service, screening program, treatment program or DWI school ordered by the court or for aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs shall not be suspended, deferred or taken under advisement. On a first conviction pursuant to this section, any time spent in jail for the offense prior to the conviction for that offense shall be credited to any term of imprisonment fixed by the court. A deferred sentence pursuant to this subsection shall be considered a first conviction for the purpose of determining subsequent convictions. | New Mexico law, NMSA 1978, § 66-8-102(E) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| North Dakota | A first DUI conviction carries a $500 fine. | North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual, p.36 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Oklahoma | The fine for a first DUI offense is not more than $1,000. | Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.65 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Oregon | (b) For a person’s first conviction if the current offense was committed while operating a vehicle other than a bicycle, a minimum of $1,000. | Oregon law, ORS 813.010(6)(b) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| South Dakota | A first alcohol conviction may bring a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus court costs. | South Dakota Driver License Manual, p.20 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Tennessee | A first DUI conviction carries a fine of $350 to $1,500. | Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.82 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Texas | A first adult conviction for driving while intoxicated carries a fine of up to $2,000 and 72 hours to 180 days in jail. | Texas Driver Handbook, p.58 | 14 Sep 2026 |
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