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Nevada DUI Laws<\/h1>\n
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Nevada has recognized that driving under the influence (DUI)<\/a> is both a public safety issue and a public health crisis. In trying to reduce the number of injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers, the state has embarked on a public campaign to bring awareness to the issue and to strengthen its DUI laws.<\/p>\r\n

Nevada’s DUI law sees that a first DUI charge may come from a poor judgment call. You may need substance abuse treatment, a couple of days in jail, and driving restrictions to help you understand the seriousness of your choice. Nevada also views a second DUI charge within seven years as a more serious issue. Other risk factors can increase your penalties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>
"Per se" BAC limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.08%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Zero tolerance (underage) BAC limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.02%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Enhanced penalty (aggravated) BAC limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.18%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Implied consent<\/a> to submit to BAC test?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

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Select Penalties<\/th>\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Minimum license suspension or revocation<\/a> (first, second, third offense)<\/td>\r\n185 days, one year, three years<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mandatory alcohol education, assessment, and treatment<\/a><\/td>\r\nBoth, including a Victim Impact Panel<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Vehicle confiscation<\/a> possible?<\/td>\r\nNo, registration restrictions imposed for repeat offenders<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Ignition interlock device<\/a> possible?<\/td>\r\nYes, discretionary for first non-aggravated offense, mandatory for aggravated or repeat offenders<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

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Nevada Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Laws<\/h2>\r\n

The state of Nevada prohibits anyone from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle when:<\/p>\r\n