Michigan Zero Tolerance Laws

If you are under age 21 it is against the law:

• To drive with a bodily alcohol content of 0.02 or greater, or have any presence of alcohol other than that consumed at a generally recognized religious ceremony.
• To buy, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages. You may transport alcohol in a vehicle only when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. If you are caught with alcohol in your vehicle and there is no adult accompanying you, you can be charged with a misdemeanor, whether you are on the road or in a parking lot.

Zero Tolerance First Offense

• Up to $250 fine and/or
• Up to 360 hours of community service.
• Driver license is restricted for 30 days.
• Four points on driver record.
• $500 Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 consecutive years.

Zero Tolerance Second Offense
within Seven Years:

• Up to $500 fine and/or
• Up to 60 days community service.
• Up to 93 days in jail.
• Driver license suspension 90 days.  Any prior drunk driving conviction results in a minimum one-year driver license revocation.
• Four points on driver record.
• $500 Driver Responsibility Fee for two consecutive years.