In Pennsylvania, the law defines three levels of driving under the influence (DUI). These levels are defined by the driver’s blood-alcohol level (BAC). The first DUI level is General Impairment, and that occurs when the driver’s BAC is between .08 and .099. If the driver’s BAC falls between .10 and .159, that is considered a High BAC DUI. A BAC above .16 means the charge will be considered the Highest BAC DUI. A driver who refuses to take a breath or blood test to determine BAC can be charged with the Highest BAC DUI.
A driver charged with a General Impairment DUI for the first time faces a minimum jail time of 6 months, with possible probation. They will be fined $300, and their license will not be suspended. For a first time High BAC DUI, the driver will spend 2 days up to a possible 6 months in jail. The fine is increased to $500 to $5,000, and their license can be suspended for up to 12 months. A driver whose BAC falls into the Highest BAC DUI range faces a jail term of 3 days to 6 months and a minimum fine of $1,000. Pennsylvania courts will suspend their license for 12 months, though it is possible to obtain a limited license after 60 days with a required ignition interlock device.
DUI / DWI facts and statistics in Pennsylvania
- In 2017, 31 out of the 314 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21
- In the same year, 349 out of the 45,128 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18
- In 2018, 29 out of the 334 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21
- In the same year, 280 out of the 43,798 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18
source: responsibility.org, fbi.gov
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Get Help – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pennsylvania:
Altoona
Dist. 17 Gen Serv Comm Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)946-9002
Toll-Free: (888)202-9042
Bethlehem
A B E Intergroup
24 Hr Hotline: (610)882-0558
Site: www.aalv.org
Bloomsburg
AA 24-Hour Hotline for Columbia/Montour Counties, PA
24 Hr Toll-Free: (800)640-7545
Hotline: (570)654-0488
Site: www.district5959aa.org
Dingmans Ferry
District 62 Answering Service
Answering Service: (570)296-5344
Dubois
Dubois Answering Service
24 Hr Answering Svc: (800)400-2346
Erie
Erie Area Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)452-2675
Greensburg
Dist 23 Westmoreland Cty Answering Svce
Answering Service: (866)851-8459
Hanover
District 35/Area 59-So. Central P.A. Answering Service
Answering Service: (800)296-9289
Site: www.d35pa-aa.org
Hanover Intergroup
Main: (717)451-3991
Site: www.hanoverintergroup.org
Harrisburg
East Shore Answering Service
Answering Service: (717)234-5390
Harrisburg Intergroup
24 Hr Hotline: (717)234-5390
Site: www.aaharrisburg.org
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)643-0623
Johnstown
Johnstown Area Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)283-4772
Lancaster
Lancaster A.A. Central Service Office, Inc.
Answering Service: (717)394-3238
Site: www.lancasteraa.org
Lehighton
Lehighton Answering Services
Answering Service: (800)640-7545
Lewisburg
Lewisburg Answering Services
Answering Service: (570)286-7436
Lewistown
Lewistown Answering Service
Answering Service: (717)242-1517
Lyndora
Butler Vicinity Answering Service
Answering Service: (724)679-5647
Mars
Butler County South Answering Service
Answering Service: (724)935-7238
Meadville
Meadville Area Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)337-4019
Mercer County
AATASC-Mercer County -Serving Sharon, Hermitage, Farrel, Greenville, Mercer, West Middlesex, Sharpsville
Toll-Free: (866)309-1090
Site: www.wpadistrict52aa.org
Milford
Milford Answering Service
Answering Service: (570)296-5344
Monessen
Mid-Mon Valley
Answering Service: (724)489-0740
Oil City
Oil City Answering Service
Answering Service: (800)227-2421
Philadelphia
South Eastern Penna Intergroup Association
Main: (215)923-7900
Site: www.aasepia.org
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Area Central Office
24 Hr Answering Svc: (412)471-7472
FAX: (412)471-7476
Site: www.pghaa.org
Pittston
Northeastern Pennsylvania Intergroup
24 Hr Hotline: (800)640-7545
Main: (570)654-0488
Site: www.aaintergroupnepa.org
Pottstown
Schuylkill Valley Answering Service
Answering Service: (610)323-3450
Pottsville
Dist. 58 Hotline
Answering Service: (800)659-4558
Site: www.district58area59aa.org
Reading
Reading-Berks Intergroup
Answering Service: (610)373-6500
Site: www.readingberksintergroup.org
Sayre
Sayre-Waverly Valley Intergroup
24 Hr Hotline: (800)233-3840
Sellersville
A.A. Upper Bucks County
Answering Service: (215)721-3656
Sharon
A.A. Tele Answering Service Comm
Answering Service: (866)309-1090
State College
Central Answering Service
Answering Service: (814)237-3757
Stroudsburg
Pocono Intergroup (Answering Service)
Answering Service: (570)424-8532
Site: www.poconointergroupaa.org
Sunbury
Sunbury Answering Service
Answering Service: (570)286-7436
Swoyersville
District 40 NEPA
Site: www.nepaaadistrict40.org
Tamaqua
Tamaqua Answering Services
Answering Service: (570)654-0488
Upper Darby
Oficina Intergrupal Hispana de PA
24 Hr: (215)398-2540
Site: www.alcoholicosanonimospa.com
Warren
Warren Answering Service
Answering Service: (866)839-3401
Wellsboro
Dist. 46 24 Hour Helpline
24 Hr Hotline: (800)316-2636
Site: www.aa46.org
Williamsport
Williamsport Answering Service
Answering Service: (866)671-6130
Site: www.district48aa.org
York
York Area Intergroup
Main: (717)854-4617
Site: www.york-pa-aa.org
Regional Area Websites that Might Have A.A. Meeting Information
Area 59: Eastern Pennsylvania
Site: www.area59aa.org
Area 60: Western Pennsylvania
Site: www.wpaarea60.org