Oregon DUI Laws
Oregon DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer — specific to Oregon (OR) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
Lifetime
Prior offenses count within
10 days-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
In Oregon, you have 10 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 Oregon
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Oregon has an implied consent law — by driving on Oregon 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
1-year license suspension + mandatory IID for 2 years
Oregon-Specific Detail
Oregon uses a lifetime lookback and has some of the highest base fines for first-offense DUI in the nation ($1,000–$6,250). A diversion program may be available for first offenders.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Oregon DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. Consult a Oregon-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.