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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11.5Ch. 2Art. 3§ 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties

§ 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties

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§ 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties

This law says if you drive drunk and hurt someone, you'll go to jail for at least 90 days, pay a fine, and lose your driver's license.

Key Takeaways

  • •Drunk driving that hurts someone means jail time (at least 90 days).
  • •You'll also pay a fine between $390 and $1,000.
  • •Your driver's license will be taken away.

Example

You drink too much at a party, drive home, and crash into another car, hurting the driver.

You'll go to jail for at least 3 months, pay a fine between $390 and $1,000, and lose your license.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties

If any person is convicted of a first violation of Section 23153, that person shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison, or in a county jail for not less than 90 days nor more than one year, and by a fine of not less than three hundred ninety dollars ($390) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352. The court shall require the person to surrender the driver’s license to the court in accordance with Section 13550. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 545, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

first violationSection 23153imprisonmentfinedriver’s licenseDepartment of Motor Vehicles

Related Statutes

  • § 23560 Repeat Dui Penalty Enhancement
  • § 23566 Multiple Dui Felony Penalties
  • § 23568 Probation Conditions Dui
  • § 13351 Driver License Revocation Crimes
  • § 13352.3 Underage Dui License Revocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 23554.
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