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In Delaware, all drivers who are caught operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent or higher are charged with driving under the influence (DUI). The state imposes stricter laws for drivers under 21 years of age who consume alcohol and drive. The minimum BAC level required for minors to get a DUI is .02 percent. For commercial vehicle drivers, there is also a lower minimum BAC level required to be charged with DUI. Commercial vehicle drivers will be charged with DUI when their BAC level is at .04 percent or higher.
Drivers in Delaware may also be charged with DUI if their BAC level is below .08 percent but they exhibit signs of intoxication and appear to be a threat to themselves or others. A DUI may also be issued if an officer finds the driver to be in possession of any illicit drug.
In Delaware, DUI penalties vary depending on the BAC level of the convicted driver. The following punishments will be incurred by drivers who are convicted of DUI in Delaware:
• License will be taken and driver will be issued a temporary permit (expires 15 days from time of arrest). The driver later has license revoked.
• Imprisonment from 60 days to 6 months
• BAC of .08 to less than .15 percent – Driver’s license suspended for 12 months
• BAC of .15 to less than .19 percent – Driver’s license suspended for 18 months
• BAC of .20 percent and above – Driver’s license suspended for 24 months
• Fine from $500 to $1,500
• Mandatory completion of DUI awareness program
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