Colorado DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Colorado.
Calculate your Colorado DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Colorado costs about $21,734, the 13th 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 Colorado?
Add up the fine ($600-$1,000), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,000-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Colorado at about $21,734, within a range of $11,846 to $34,030, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Colorado?
Colorado uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC, and a separate lesser charge applies at BAC 0.05.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Colorado?
A first-offense DUI in Colorado carries a license suspension of 270 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 Colorado?
Yes. Colorado requires an ignition interlock device for 8 months following a first DUI conviction. We estimate the monthly cost at about $75.
Does Colorado require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Colorado requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 55-120%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Colorado?
In Colorado, a DUI becomes a felony on the fourth offense (lifetime lookback). Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Colorado.
Can a DUI be expunged in Colorado?
Colorado 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 Colorado can tell you whether any apply.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Colorado?
In Colorado, you have 7 days from when you receive the suspension notice to request a hearing on your license (C.R.S. § 42-2-126(7)(b)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Colorado have to charge you with a DUI?
In Colorado, the state generally must file DUI charges within 2 years 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 Colorado?
Colorado generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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