North Dakota DUI Laws
North Dakota DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to North Dakota (ND) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.16
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
7 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in North Dakota
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, North Dakota has an implied consent law, by driving on North Dakotaroads, 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
180-day license revocation + 360-day SR-22
North Dakota-Specific Detail
North Dakota offers a 24/7 Sobriety Program as an alternative to traditional penalties, participants submit to twice-daily alcohol testing.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about North Dakota 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 North Dakota-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.