What Will a DUI Cost?

National vs state average annual rates with DUI

	Pre-DUI	Post DUI	Percent Increase
National	$1,674	$3,336	99%
Georgia	$1,982	$3,691	86%

Georgia’s average annual percentage increase is lower than the national average, but drivers can still expect to pay more for car insurance after a DUI.

How much does it cost for insurance after a DUI in Georgia?

Georgia drivers convicted of a DUI can expect to pay roughly 86% more for insurance than what they paid pre-DUI.

Georgia drivers also face numerous penalties from the state after a DUI conviction. Penalties include such things as jail time, community service, and fines.

If your drunk driving injures or kills someone, the penalties will likely be much more severe than what is listed below and will be determined by a court of law.

	First DUI	Second DUI	Third DUI
Fines	Minimum $300, plus court fees and surcharges	$600- $1,000, plus court fees and surcharges	$1,000-$5,000, plus court fees and surcharges
Jail Time	1 to 10 days	90 days to 1 year (may be mitigated with probation, but 3 days remain mandatory)	120 days to 1 year (at least 15 days must be spent incarcerated)
Probation	1 year	1 to 3 years	1 to 3 years
Community Service	At least 40 hours	240 hours	240 hours
Preventative Class	Yes	Yes	Yes
License Suspension	Possible, with limited driving permit	At least 1 year	5 years, with the option for a limited permit for the first two years
Ignition Interlock Device	Varies	Yes	Yes