Arizona DUI Laws
Arizona DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arizona (AZ) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15 (Extreme DUI)
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
7 years
Prior offenses count within
15 days-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
In Arizona, you have 15 days days from your arrest to request an administrative DMV hearing. Miss this deadline and your license suspension goes into effect automatically , even if the criminal case is later dismissed.
First Offense Penalties in Arizona
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Arizona has an implied consent law, by driving on Arizonaroads, 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
12-month license suspension
Arizona-Specific Detail
Arizona has mandatory minimum jail time even for first offenses. An 'Extreme DUI' (0.15+) carries a mandatory minimum 30 days jail. 'Super Extreme' (0.20+) carries 45 days minimum.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Arizona 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 Arizona-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.