{"id":375831,"date":"2016-04-11T01:23:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T06:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/oklahoma-law\/what-are-the-oklahoma-dui-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-02-28T00:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:34:01","slug":"what-are-the-oklahoma-dui-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/oklahoma-law\/what-are-the-oklahoma-dui-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma DUI Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Are the Oklahoma DUI 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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Oklahoma cares about public safety. Part of ensuring this safety is enforcing strong and effective driving under the influence (DUI) laws. Oklahoma law enforcement receives specialized training in identifying possible drugged or drunk driving. Police officers must also undergo certification in performing breath tests and field sobriety tests.<\/p>\r\n

Oklahoma DUI laws are strict. There is mandatory jail time for conviction. A second DUI conviction in 10 years is a felony charge.<\/p>\r\n

Learning about Oklahoma DUI laws may help you avoid committing this offense and assist you in planning your next steps if charged.<\/p>\r\n

Below are the basics of Oklahoma DUI law, including blood alcohol concentration limits and common penalties for the offense.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent<\/p>\r\n<\/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\n0.00%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit<\/a><\/td>\r\n0.15%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Implied Consent<\/a> to Submit to BAC Test?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
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Select Penalties<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>

License Suspension<\/a> (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)<\/td>\r\n6 months, 1 year, 3 years<\/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> Required?<\/td>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

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Oklahoma DUI Law<\/h2>\r\n

The state of Oklahoma prohibits anyone from driving, operating, or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle if they are:<\/p>\r\n