What if I am
under 21 when
I’m arrested?

If you are under 21, you can be charged with OWI or UBAC if your alcohol content is .08 or above. If your blood alcohol content is .02 or above, but is less than .08, you will be charged with violation of the Zero Tolerance Law. If convicted under the Zero Tolerance Law, you could receive the following:

• Up to 90 days in jail.
• Fines up to $250, plus court costs.
• 360 hours community service.
• Restriction of your driver’s license for 30 days.
• Assessment of four (4) points against your driving record.
• A requirement to pay a Driver’s Responsibility Fee of $500 a year for two (2) years, to the Secretary of State.

A subsequent conviction could result in the following penalties:

• Up to 93 days in jail.
• Fines up to $500, plus court costs.
• 60 days community service.
• Suspension of your driver’s license for 90 days, and possible revocation of your driver’s license for one (1) year depending upon the number of prior convictions during which time you will not be eligible for a restricted license.
• Assessment of four (4) points against your driving record.
• A requirement to pay a Driver’s Responsibility Fee of $500 a year for two (2) years, to the Secretary of State.