Penalties for the most common New York State alchohol and drug-related convictions:

Violation Mandatory Fine Maximum Jail Term Impact on Driver's License
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) $500 - $1000 1 year Revoked for at least 6 months
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) $300 - $500 15 days Suspended for 90 days
2nd DWAI violation in 5 years $500 - $750 30 days Revoked for at least 6 months
Zero Tolerance Law (A driver who is less than 21 years of age and who drives with a .02 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) to .07 BAC) $125 civil penalty and $100 fee to terminate suspension None Suspended for 6 months
3rd DWAI violation in 5 years $750 - $1500 180 days Revoked for at least 6 months
Aggravated DWI (driving while intoxicated with .18 or more of alcohol) $1000 - $2500 1 year Revoked for at least 1 year

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