Pennsylvania DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Pennsylvania.
Calculate your Pennsylvania DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania costs about $15,579, the 34th 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 Pennsylvania?
Add up the fine ($300-$5,000), 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 Pennsylvania at about $15,579, within a range of $8,009 to $24,089, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
A first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania carries no license suspension, 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 Pennsylvania?
In some cases. Pennsylvania requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.10% or higher, or if the case involves drugs, a minor in the vehicle or an accident. When it applies, it lasts 12 months. We estimate the monthly cost at about $75.
Does Pennsylvania require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Pennsylvania does not use SR-22 filings, so no separate SR-22 certificate is required. Your insurer can still raise your premium after a conviction.
When does a DUI become a felony in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a DUI becomes a felony on the fourth offense within 10 years, or on the third offense with a BAC of 0.16 or higher (75 Pa.C.S. 3803(b)(4.1)(i)). Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Pennsylvania.
Can a DUI be expunged in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $200-$1,500.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you have 30 days from the date the suspension notice is mailed to ask a court to review the license suspension if you refused the chemical test (42 Pa.C.S. § 5571(b); 75 Pa.C.S. § 1547(b)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Pennsylvania have to charge you with a DUI?
In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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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