Vermont DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Vermont.
Calculate your Vermont DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Vermont costs about $10,628, the 49th 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 Vermont?
Add up the fine ($0-$750), 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 Vermont at about $10,628, within a range of $5,330 to $16,881, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont?
A first-offense DUI in Vermont carries a license suspension of 90 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (547 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Vermont?
Not for a first offense. In Vermont a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you drive on an interlock license during the suspension. We estimate the monthly cost at about $90.
Does Vermont require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Vermont requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 30-80%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Vermont?
In Vermont, a DUI becomes a felony on the third offense within 20 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Vermont.
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. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $90-$200.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Vermont?
In Vermont, you have 7 days from when you receive the suspension notice to ask a court to review the license suspension (23 V.S.A. § 1205(f)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Vermont have to charge you with a DUI?
In Vermont, the state generally must file DUI charges within 3 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 Vermont?
Vermont 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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