If even the smallest trace of drugs are in your body, you can be charged with an OWPD offense, even if you do not appear to be intoxicated or impaired. Determined through a chemical test.

Penalties

First Offense

  • $100 to $500 fine and one or both of the following:
    • Up to 93 days in jail.
    • Up to 360 hours of community service.
  • Driver’s license suspension for 30 days and license restrictions for 150 days.
  • Vehicle immobilization.
  • Ignition interlock.
  • Six points added to driving record.
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Second Offense

  • $200 to $1000 fine, and
    • 5 days to 1 year in jail.
    • 30 to 90 days of community service
  • Driver’s license revocation for 1 year ( 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years).
  • License plate confiscation.
  • Vehicle immobilization unless forfeited.
  • Possible vehicle forfeiture.
  • 6 points added to the offender’s driving record.

Third Offense

  • $500 to $5,000 fine, and either of the following:
    • 1 to 5 years imprisonment
    • Probation, with 30 days to 1 year in jail.
  • 60 to 180 days community service.
  • Driver’s license revocation and denial
  • License plate confiscation.
  • Vehicle immobilization
  • Possible vehicle forfeiture.
  • Vehicle registration denial.
  • 6 points added to the offender’s driving record.