What a DUI Costs in Vermont
Fees and fines set by the state. Attorney fees, insurance increases, and lost work come on top and vary by case.
License reinstatement fee
$80
Set by 23 V.S.A. § 675. Paid to the DMV before a suspended or revoked license is reinstated.
First-offense DUI fine
Up to $750
Up to $1,500 for a second offense and up to $2,500 for a third.
Under-21 civil penalty (first offense)
$300
For drivers under 21 at 0.02 or more, under Act 45 (2025).
Official sources
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1201
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1205
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1210
- Vermont Statutes — Title 23, Chapter 13
- Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Chapter 230 (sealing and expungement)
- Vermont Legislative Council — DUI Legislative Enactments (2015)
- Vermont Legislature — DUI Penalty Chart (2016)
- Vermont Act 45 (2025) — Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
- Vermont Act 41 (2025) — Impaired driving amendments
- Vermont DMV — License Suspensions and Related Programs
- Vermont DMV — Ignition Interlock Device
- Vermont DMV — Ignition Interlock Program FAQ
- Vermont DMV — What is an Ignition Interlock RDL?
- Vermont DMV — Total Abstinence Reinstatement
- Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys — New DUI law (Act 41)
- Vermont Highway Safety Office — Impaired Driving
- Vermont DMV — Restricted Driver’s Licenses (RDL)
- Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1209a (conditions of reinstatement)
- Vermont Department of Health — Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program
- Vermont Statutes — 3 V.S.A. § 164 (adult court diversion)
- Vermont Attorney General — Court Diversion and Pretrial Services Report (FY 2025)
- Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys — Act 41 signed by Governor Scott
- Vermont Legislature — H.44 bill status (Act 41)
- Vermont Joint Fiscal Office — H.53 fiscal note (2023)
- Vermont Judiciary — Chittenden Criminal Division
- Vermont Judiciary — Rutland Superior Court criminal information sheet
- Vermont Buildings and General Services — Washington County Courthouse
Educational information, not legal advice. Vermont law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Vermont DMV (Agency of Transportation) and talk to a licensed Vermont attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.