Alabama DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Alabama.
Calculate your Alabama DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Alabama costs about $14,051, the 40th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DUI cost in Alabama?
Add up the fine ($600-$2,100), attorney fees (our estimate: $1,500-$5,000), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Alabama at about $14,051, within a range of $8,003 to $21,443, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Alabama?
Alabama uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Alabama?
A first-offense DUI in Alabama carries a license suspension of 90 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Alabama?
In some cases. Alabama requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or if you refused the test, a passenger under 14 was in the vehicle, or someone was injured. When it applies, it lasts 12 months. We estimate the monthly cost at about $80.
Does Alabama require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Alabama requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 50-90%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Alabama?
In Alabama, a DUI becomes a felony on the fourth offense within 10 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Alabama.
Can a DUI be expunged in Alabama?
Alabama does not allow DUI 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; an attorney in Alabama can tell you whether any apply.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Alabama?
In Alabama, you have 10 days from the date of the suspension notice to request a hearing on your license (Ala. Code § 32-5A-307(a)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Alabama have to charge you with a DUI?
In Alabama, the state generally must file DUI charges within 1 year of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DUI in Alabama?
Alabama does not offer a standard hardship or restricted license during a DUI suspension. You would generally need to wait until the suspension period ends before driving again, so it helps to plan transportation ahead of time.
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