Vermont Second DUI Cost Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Vermont, 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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Vermont DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Vermont?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Vermont typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $750 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $10,628 (range $5,330 to $16,881) 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 Vermont?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Vermont carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Vermont for a first DUI?
Not for a first offense. In Vermont a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you drive on an interlock license during the suspension.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Vermont?
Vermont requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Vermont?
Vermont allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.
Vermont DUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, second DUI
- $0 to $1,500
- License suspension, second offense
- 1 year (547 days)
- Ignition interlock, second offense
- 18 months
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 20 years
- Felony at offense number
- 3
Statutory figures were checked against Vermont 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 | $1,000 |
| Attorney Fees | $4,550 |
| Ignition Interlock Device (18 months) | $1,620 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $3,168 |
| Lost Wages (first year of a 1-year suspension) | $12,033 |
| DUI School, Reinstatement, Tow and Impound | $1,071 |
| Estimated total (range $11,961 to $38,312) | $23,442 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Vermont comes to about $10,628, the 49th 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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