What a DUI can cost you

A DUI is not only bad for your driving record and an embarrassment for you, your family, and even your employer but it is also expensive. Just how expensive? Let me break it down for you. The following is a list of costs associated with getting a DUI:

1.) Insurance—you are required to carry high risk insurance for 3 years $4500

2.) Court Costs—fines, court fees, towing and storage fees, etc. $3350

3.) Legal Fees—(only if uncontested) $2000

4.) Rehab (not in-patient) $ 250

5.) License Re-instatement $ 560

All for a grand total of…………………………………………… $14,660

IF a crash is involved with a DUI offense that results in injury or death add:

1.) Medical costs for injuries / disabilities $100,000.00

2.) Damages awarded to survivors $ 10,000.00

3.) In-patient drug and alcohol treatment $ 3,500.00

4.) Jury trial $ 5,000.00

OR

The cost of a taxi—a couple of bucks.