Connecticut DUI Laws
Connecticut DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer — specific to Connecticut (CT) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.16
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
7 days-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
In Connecticut, you have 7 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 Connecticut
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Connecticut has an implied consent law — by driving on Connecticut roads, 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
45-day license suspension + 6-month IID
Connecticut-Specific Detail
Connecticut's ignition interlock requirement applies to all first-offense DUI convictions regardless of BAC level.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Connecticut DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. Consult a Connecticut-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.