Site Index      Menu Selections: General Information Mission Statement Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fact Sheet Warrants "Zero Tolerance" Law Affects Drivers Under The Age of 21 What That "One For The Road" Can Cost You DWI Penalties in Other Countries Other Countries' BAC Levels FOR DWI/DUI What a First Time DWI Conviction Costs: Court Fine $1000 Attorney Fee $ 550 Retrieve Car From Impound $ 50 Cost: $1600 Car Insurance increase TRIPLES: Annual auto insurance premium of $1400 now goes to $4209 per year. This is a 300% increase and stays in effect for 3 years. Cost: $8400 Reduced increase goes into effect for another 7 years. $1000 increase x 7 years. Cost: $7000 Court Ordered Drinking Driving Program. Cost: $175 YOUR COST FOR DRUNK DRIVING: $17,175.00     ©2002 Chemung County Government