Florida first DUI cost (2026): fines, court costs and reinstatement

A first DUI in Florida carries a $500 to $1,000 fine ($1,000 to $2,000 with a BAC of 0.15 or higher or a minor in the car), plus at least $346 in mandatory state court costs and $205 to reinstate the license. Our estimate of the statutory minimum is about $1,051 to $1,148, before DUI school, interlock, impound and lawyer fees (s.316.193; verified Oct 25, 2026).

Last updated Oct 25, 2026 · Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.

Fine, 1st DUI
$500–$1,000
Minimum fine + state costs (estimate)
$846
License reinstatement
$205
Statutory total (estimate)
$1,051–$1,148

What are the penalties for a first DUI in Florida?

Penalty amounts are from s.316.193, Florida Statutes (2026).

Florida first-offense DUI penalties (2026)
PenaltyAmountStatute
Fine, 1st conviction$500–$1,000s.316.193(2)(a)1.a
Fine with BAC 0.15+ or a minor in the car$1,000–$2,000s.316.193(4)(a)1
JailUp to 6 months (9 months with BAC 0.15+ or a minor)s.316.193(2)(a)2, (4)(b)
ProbationUp to 1 years.316.193(6)(a)
Community service50 hours (the court may allow $10 an hour instead, for hardship only)s.316.193(6)(a)
Vehicle impound or immobilization10 days, paid by the owners.316.193(6)(a)
License revocation180 days to 1 years.322.28(2)(a)1
License reinstatement$75 revocation fee + $130 DUI fee = $205s.322.21(8)

What court costs come with a first DUI?

These state costs are added to the fine on a DUI conviction:

Mandatory state costs on a first DUI with a $500 fine (total $346)
CostAmountStatute
DUI court cost$135s.938.07
Crimes compensation$50s.938.03
Misdemeanor court cost$60s.938.05(1)(b)
Additional court cost$3s.938.01
5% surcharge on a $500 fine$25s.938.04
Crime stoppers$20s.938.06
State attorney prosecution cost (minimum)$50s.938.27(8)
Radio system surcharge$3s.318.18(18)
Total$346

Counties may add optional costs: up to $65 (s.939.185), up to $30 (s.318.18(14)) and $2. That is up to $97 more. We have not confirmed which ones Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach charge.

How much does a first DUI cost in total?

ESTIMATE Adding the minimum fine and the costs above: $500 + $346 = $846. With up to $97 in county options and $205 to reinstate the license, the total is about $1,051 to $1,148.

This is our estimate from the statutes, not a clerk figure. It leaves out DUI school, the substance-abuse evaluation, ignition interlock, towing and storage, the cost of the 10-day impound, higher insurance (SR-22/FR-44) and lawyer fees. We have not verified prices for those, so we do not show them.

Does a DUI cost more in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?

None of the Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach clerks publishes a DUI cost schedule, so we have no county totals. The fine ranges and state costs above apply statewide.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a first DUI fine in Florida?

$500 to $1,000 for a first conviction, or $1,000 to $2,000 if your BAC was 0.15 or higher or a minor was in the car (s.316.193(2)(a), (4)(a)).

What is the total cost of a first DUI in Florida?

Our estimate of the statutory minimum is about $1,051 to $1,148: the $500 minimum fine, $346 in state court costs, up to $97 in optional county costs and $205 to reinstate the license. DUI school, interlock, impound, insurance and lawyer fees are extra. This is an estimate, not a clerk figure.

How long is your license revoked for a first DUI in Florida?

180 days to 1 year (s.322.28(2)(a)1). Reinstatement costs $75 plus a $130 DUI fee (s.322.21(8)).

Is there jail time for a first DUI in Florida?

Up to 6 months, or up to 9 months with a BAC of 0.15 or higher or a minor in the car (s.316.193(2)(a)2, (4)(b)).

Sources

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027 · Download CSV (fine totals) · Methodology

Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.