Connecticut DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Connecticut.
Calculate your Connecticut DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Connecticut costs about $15,010, the 36th 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 Connecticut?
Add up the fine ($500-$1,000), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,500-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Connecticut at about $15,010, within a range of $9,444 to $21,363, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.16% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Connecticut?
A first-offense DUI in Connecticut carries a license suspension of 45 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 45 days. Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DUI conviction. We estimate the monthly cost at about $90.
Does Connecticut require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Connecticut requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 60-110%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a DUI becomes a felony on the second 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 Connecticut.
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. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $0-$100.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, you have 7 days from the date the suspension notice is mailed to request a hearing on your license (C.G.S. § 14-227b(e)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Connecticut have to charge you with a DUI?
In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut?
Connecticut 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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