Alabama DUI Laws
Alabama DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Alabama (AL) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
5 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in Alabama
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Alabama has an implied consent law, by driving on Alabamaroads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
90-day license suspension
Alabama-Specific Detail
Alabama requires DUI school completion and community service for first offenders. The state also imposes a mandatory ignition interlock for BAC of 0.15 or higher.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Alabama DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, speaking with a Alabama-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.