DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) – Penalties & Punishments in Austin, Texas
1st Offense: $3,000 fine paid within a 36-month period
2nd or Subsequent Offense: $4,500 fine paid within a 36-month period
BAC over .15: $6,000 fine paid within a 36-month period
Since September 1, 2019, the surcharges (annual fee) are gone and now the fines are mandatory. Fines still may be probated but if you do jail time than you have to pay the maximum fine. After two or more DWI convictions in five years, you must install a special ignition switch that prevents your vehicle from being operated if you’ve been drinking.
Additionally, DWIs can now be subject to Deferred Adjudication, as long as there are no priors, no collision, and BAC was no more than 0.15.
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