Pennsylvania DUI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
Pennsylvania has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single DUI charge: fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, 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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Pennsylvania DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Pennsylvania?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania typically run $2,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $300 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 $15,579 (range $8,009 to $24,089) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Pennsylvania?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Pennsylvania carries no license suspension at the lowest penalty tier. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Pennsylvania for a first DUI?
In some cases. Pennsylvania requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.10% or higher, or if the case involves drugs, a minor in the vehicle or an accident. When it applies, it lasts 12 months.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not use SR-22 filings. You will need to maintain standard Pennsylvania auto insurance coverage.
Can a DUI be expunged in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.
Pennsylvania DUI figures this calculator uses
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first DUI
- $300 to $5,000
Statutory figures were checked against Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|
| DUI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $14,354 |
| Estimated total (range $10,048 to $21,531) | $14,354 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania comes to about $15,579, the 34th 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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