What if I have
a child under
16 years of age
in my vehicle?
If you have a child under age 16 in your vehicle and are arrested for OWI, UBAC, OUID or OWVI, you will be charged with Child Endangerment. If convicted, you could receive the following:
- Up to one (1) year in jail, five (5) days minimum and/or 30-90 days community service.
- Fines up to $1,000, plus court costs.
- Immobilization of your vehicle for up to 180 days.
- Suspension of your driver’s license for 180 days with a restricted license issued after 90 days.
- Assessment of six (6) points against your driving record.
- A requirement to pay a Driver’s Responsibility Fee of $500 a year for two (2) years, payable to the Secretary of State.
A second conviction within seven (7) years is a felony and may result in the following:
- Up to five (5) years in prison.
- mmobilization of your vehicle for up to 180 days, unless forfeited.
- Revocation of your driver’s license for a minimum of one (I) year during which time you will not be eligible for a restricted license.
- A requirement to pay a Driver’s Responsibility Fee of $500 a year for two (2) years, payable to the Secretary of State.
