Alaska DUI Consequences & Alternatives

DUI Consequences & Alternatives

Before you drink and drive, consider the consequences and alternatives

CONSEQUENCES
AVERAGE COST OF A FIRST DUI	$22,740
3 days in jail Court Fines Sentencing Vehicle Impound Fee Loss of Vehicle (30 Days) Attorney (Your attorney) Change of Plea Court Proceedings DMV Administrative Hearing Attorney (Court Appointed) Change of Plea Court Proceedings SR22 Insurance $2,000 Per Year for 5 years Replacement License License Reinstatement Fee Education Compliance	$270 $1,500 $250+ $300+ $$$ $$$ $5,000+ $3,500+ $850 $200 $200 $500 $10,000 $20 $250 $150
IN ADDITION:
Written Test Embarrassment Taxicab/Bus/Friends Loss of Driving Privileges (90 Days) Loss of Job / Future Jobs Loss of Property 10 points on your driving record	Free $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$
DUI’S STAY ON YOUR RECORD FOREVER
LOSS OF LIFE	Priceless
ALTERNATIVES:
Average cost of an alternative ride Designated Driver Taxicab (per mile)	$15 0 $2
For the cost of a first time DUI you could ride 11,370 miles in a taxicab. That is almost 1/2 way around the world.

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