Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Connecticut, as it is in every other state. In Connecticut, a DUI carries administrative and criminal punishments. If a motorist has previous DUI convictions, both sorts of sanctions become more severe.
This piece is solely concerned with the consequences of a second violation. A DUI is deemed the second violation in Connecticut if it occurs within ten years of a previous conviction
Second DUI violations can result in administrative or criminal penalties, and sometimes both.
Administrative Penalties
The DMV imposes administrative licensing and driving privilege sanctions after a DUI arrest. The administrative sanctions for a second infraction include license suspension for 45 days and 3 years IID obligation.
DMV permits IID terms and licenses suspension overlap, which is fortunate for the motorist. The DMV will not need a further suspension period for the DUI conviction if the motorist has paid for IID installation and has completed the 45 days license suspension imposed by the DMV. It's a tad unusual with the IID requirement: whereas the two penalties can coincide, the motorist must wear an IID continuously for three years after the conviction.
Criminal Penalties
A second DUI/OUI carries the following criminal penalties:ļ»æ
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