What are the penalties for repeat offenders?
An offender who had a prior DUI within the previous 10 years will not be eligible for the ARD Program. The license suspension will range from 12 to 18 months and imprisonment from 30 to 90 days, depending upon the offender’s blood-alcohol content level. Third or subsequent offenders could face up to one year in prison in addition to a license suspension as high as 18 months. In addition, the offender may be required to install the ignition interlock device on his or her vehicle. The ignition interlock device requires the driver to provide an alcohol free breath into the instrument in order for the vehicle to start.
