Connecticut Second DUI Cost Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Connecticut, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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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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Connecticut DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Connecticut?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Connecticut typically run $2,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $15,010 (range $9,444 to $21,363) 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 Connecticut?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Connecticut carries a license suspension of 45 days. A hardship or restricted license is not available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Connecticut for a first DUI?
Yes. Connecticut requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Connecticut?
Connecticut allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 3 years following completion of your sentence.
Connecticut DUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, second DUI
- $1,000 to $4,000
- License suspension, second offense
- 45 days
- Ignition interlock, second offense
- 36 months
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Felony at offense number
- 2
Statutory figures were checked against Connecticut 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 (years since your first offense: 1-3 years; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Second-Offense Fines and Court Fees | $3,000 |
| Attorney Fees | $7,000 |
| Ignition Interlock Device (36 months) | $3,240 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $4,896 |
| Lost Wages (45-day suspension) | $2,225 |
| DUI School, Reinstatement, Tow and Impound | $1,125 |
| Estimated total (range $12,999 to $32,239) | $21,486 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Connecticut comes to about $15,010, the 36th 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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