Zero Tolerance Law

Just one drink is .02 many!

The Zero Tolerance Law states that, "... Anyone under the age of 21 years, who drives, operates, or has actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, or a moped while consuming or after having consumed alcoholic liquor, shall have his or her driver's license and/or privileges revoked for a period of 2 months for the first offense and not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months for each subsequent offense. If the underage person does not have a driver's license and/or privileges, the person shall be fined $200 for the first offense and not less than $400 nor more than $1,000 for Each subsequent offense."

You don't have to be drunk to lose your license in Delaware! If you're under 21 as little as one drink can make it illegal for you to drive.

First Offense

• 2 months revocation of license if licensed driver
• $200 fine if unlicensed driver

Second and Each Subsequent Offense

• second offense: 6 months revocation of license if licensed driver
• third or subsequent offense: 12 months revocation of license if licensed driver
• minimum $400 fine and maximum $1,000 fine if unlicensed driver

License reinstatement fee - $143.75

Think before you drink!

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