Massachusetts OUI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
Massachusetts has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single OUI charge: fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock where required, and lost wages.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Massachusetts OUI FAQ
How much does an OUI cost in Massachusetts?
Attorney fees for a first-offense OUI in Massachusetts typically run $2,500 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $5,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $28,189 (range $14,372 to $44,471) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first OUI in Massachusetts?
A first-offense OUI conviction in Massachusetts carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Massachusetts for a first OUI?
Our Massachusetts data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense OUI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OUI in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OUI conviction.
Can an OUI be expunged in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts does not allow OUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Massachusetts OUI figures this calculator uses
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first OUI
- $500 to $5,000
Statutory figures were checked against Massachusetts law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (bac level at arrest: 0.09%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| OUI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $28,114 |
| Estimated total (range $19,680 to $42,171) | $28,114 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense OUI in Massachusetts comes to about $28,189, the 2nd highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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