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New York DWI Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense. New York takes a strong stance against drug and alcohol-related driving offenses.<\/p>\r\n

New York enacted Leandra’s Law<\/a> in 2009. It’s named after 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Leandra’s law toughened New York’s DWI laws and made ignition interlock devices mandatory with any DWI or DWAI-related offense.<\/p>\r\n

New York laws also provide for treatment and preventive measures. Strict fines, jail time, and lengthy license suspensions and revocations aim to deter repeat offenses. Substance abuse assessments provide treatment and education if necessary.<\/p>\r\n

New York’s DUI laws can be complex. FindLaw lays out the details and potential penalties you could face.<\/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> (DWI: first, second, third offense)<\/td>\r\nsix months, one year, one year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mandatory alcohol education or assessment and treatment<\/a>?<\/td>\r\nBoth<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Vehicle confiscation<\/a> possible?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Ignition interlock device<\/a> possible?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

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New York DWI Laws<\/h2>\r\n

New York State recognizes multiple types of impaired driving offenses:<\/p>\r\n