Mississippi DUI Record Search

Of 700 car crash fatalities in Mississippi in 2009, 264 were alcohol related. Mississippis drunk driving law is call driving under the influence (DUI), and it makes it illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of the two. A driver can also be charged with a DUI if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher while operating a vehicle. Drivers under the age of 21 who have a blood alcohol level of .02% or more will also be charged with a DUI.

For a driver who is under 21 years old, their first DUI conviction in Mississippi brings a fine of $250 and a license suspension lasting 90 days. If they refuse the breath or blood test, then they are charged as an adult. First time DUI convictions for adults carry a jail term of up to 48 hours. Adult drivers are also fined from $250 to $1,000. Their license is suspended for up to 90 days, though they can apply for hardship driving privileges after 30 days. Other possible penalties include a required alcohol safety education program, and having to attend a victim impact panel.

DUI / DWI facts and statistics in Mississippi

• In 2017, 21 out of the 148 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21

• In the same year, 55 out of the 7,642 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18

• In 2018, 18 out of the 163 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21

• In the same year, 41 out of the 5,370 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18

source: responsibility.org, fbi.gov