Utah's DWI laws prohibit all motorists from operating a motor vehicle:
A driver is considered “under the influence” if “incapable of safely operating a vehicle” as the result of ingesting alcohol, drug or any other substance.
Utah has a “not-a-drop” law that makes it illegal for motorists who are under the age of 21 years to drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system.
| 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | |
| Jail | Maximum 180 days in jail (mandatory 2 days in jail or 48 community service) |
Maximum 180 days in jail (mandatory 10 days in jail or 5 days in jail plus 30 days of electronic monitoring) | Maximum 5 years in prison (mandatory 62 days in jail if prison isn't ordered) |
| Fines | At least $1,310 |
At least $1,560 | At least $2,850 |
| License Suspension | 120 days |
Revoked for 2 years | Revoked for 2 years |
| Ignition Interlock Device | 1 year mandatory with BAC of .16% or more (at judge’s discretion for lower BACs) |
2 years (with one or more prior convictions within 10 years) | 2 year (with one or more prior convictions within 10 years) |
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