Utah DUI Laws
Utah DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer — specific to Utah (UT) law.
BAC Limit
0.05 (lowest in the US)
Lowest in the nation
Enhanced BAC
0.16
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
10 days-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
In Utah, 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 Utah
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Utah has an implied consent law — by driving on Utah 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
18-month license revocation
Utah-Specific Detail
Utah has the lowest BAC limit in the nation at 0.05 — significantly lower than the 0.08 standard in all other states. This went into effect December 2018. The state also imposes a mandatory 48-hour jail sentence or equivalent community service.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Utah DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. Consult a Utah-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.