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Florida DUI Penalties Guide

December 12, 2025

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Florida DUI penalties are tougher than many people realize, and recent changes in the law have only raised the stakes. Anyone charged with DUI here now faces a mix of fines, jail exposure, license suspensions, and long-term consequences.

This guide breaks down Florida DUI penalties in plain language, showing how judges actually apply the statute for first-, second-, third-, and felony-level DUIs. Instead of a generic, one-size-fits-all answer, you will see how factors like your prior record, your BAC, whether a minor was in the car, and whether anyone was hurt can dramatically change your potential sentence and what an experienced Florida DUI lawyer can still do to help.

 

First Offense

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to six months. Probation up to one year.$500 to $1,000180 Days10 DaysNoneCommunity Service for 50 hours. Complete DUI school; Submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

First Offense – with BAC of 0.15% or above – or with minor in vehicle

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to nine months. Probation up to one year.$1,000 to $2,000One Year10 DaysSix monthsCommunity Service for 50 hours. Complete DUI school; Submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Second Offense Within Five Years

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
10 days to nine months. Probation for up to one year$1,000 to $2,000Five Years10 Days but 30 days if second DUI conviction in three years.One year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Second Offense – with BAC of 0.15% or above – or with minor in vehicle

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
10 days to 12 months. Probation for up to one year.$2,000 to $4,000Five Years10 Days but 30 days if second DUI conviction in three years.One year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Second Offense Outside of Five Years

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to nine months. Probation up to one year.$1,000 to $2,000Six Months10 Days mandatoryOne year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Second Offense Outside Five Years – with BAC of 0.15 or above – or with minor in vehicle

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to 12 months. Probation up to one year.$2,000 to $4,000One Year10 Days mandatoryOne year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Third Offense within 10 Years of First Conviction

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
30 Days to 12 months. Probation up to one year.$1,000 to $5,00010 Years10 Days or 90 days if third DUI within five years.Two-year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Third Offense within 10 Years of First Conviction – BAC of 0.15 or above – or with minor in vehicle

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
30 days to 12 months. Probation up to one year.$4,000 to $5,00010 Years10 Days or 90 days if third DUI within five years.Two-year min.Complete DUI school and Submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Fourth Offense or Greater – Third Degree Felony

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to five years. Probation for one to five years.$2,000 to $5,000Permanent10 Days mandatoryTwo-year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Fourth Offense or Greater Charged as a Felony – with BAC of 0.15 or above – or with minor in vehicle

Potential Jail SentenceFinesLicense Suspension PeriodImpoundVehicle Ignition Interlock DeviceAdditional Penalties
One day to five years. Probation for one to five years.$2,000 to $5,000Permanent10 Days mandatoryTwo-year min.Complete DUI school and submit to substance abuse evaluation and treatment as necessary.

Get help with this Florida DUI Penalties Guide. 
Contact the Florida DUI Lawyers at Mario Gunde Peters & Kelley

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This is a roadmap to what can happen to your license, your job, and your freedom if a DUI case goes badly. It will help you understand the baseline DUI statute, but you may also want to review new layers, such as Trenton’s Law.

The difference between a negotiated outcome and the harshest penalties can come down to how quickly you act, how your prior record is interpreted, and whether anyone is pushing back on the prosecutor’s version of events.

Use this guide to understand the real ranges of fines, jail time, and license consequences in Florida, then treat it as a starting point, not the final word, on your case.

Before pleading or going to court alone, talk with a Florida DUI defense lawyer who knows how these penalties work in your county, and what can be done to reduce or avoid the worst outcomes.