What are the penalties for drunk driving in Michigan?

In Michigan, it is a crime for a driver to have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater if over age 21 or .02 or greater if under 21.

In addition, Michigan has a high-BAC law with enhanced penalties for anyone caught driving with a BAC of .17 or higher.

If BAC is below .17 and this is a first offense, the penalties include:
– Up to $500 fine
– Up to 93 days in jail
– Up to 360 hours of community service
– Up to 180 days license suspension
– 6 points on a driver’s license.

If BAC is .17 or higher and this is a first offense, the penalties include:
– Up to $700 fine
– Up to 180 days in jail
– Up to 360 hours of community service
– Up to one year license suspension
– 6 points on a driver’s license
– Mandatory completion of an alcohol treatment program
– Ignition interlock use and compliance after 45 days license suspension is required to receive a restricted driver’s license.

Convicted drunk drivers are subject to a $1,000 penalty for two consecutive years under the Driver Responsibility Act, for a total of $2,000 in additional costs.

Source Michigan.gov