New York DMV Permit Written TestAlcohol and Drug LawsHard
A driver is convicted of a first-time Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Agg-DWI) offense in New York State. What is the minimum license revocation period for this offense?
- A1 year
- B2 years
- C18 months
- D6 months
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 1 year
A first-time Aggravated DWI (BAC of 0.18% or higher) conviction in New York State results in a mandatory minimum license revocation of one year. This is more severe than a standard first-time DWI.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; 2 years is too long for a first-time Agg-DWI minimum revocation.
- C. This is incorrect; 18 months is typically for repeat offenses or specific circumstances, not the minimum for a first Agg-DWI.
- D. This is the minimum for a standard first-time DWI, not Agg-DWI.
First Agg-DWI Penalties (NY)
Aggravated DWI in New York State (BAC 0.18% or higher, or other specific factors) carries more severe penalties than regular DWI, including higher fines, longer jail terms, and a minimum 1-year license revocation.
- BAC of 0.18% or greater.
- Fines from $1,000 to $2,500.
- Up to 1 year in jail.
- Minimum 1-year license revocation.
Memory trick: Aggravated DWI, a year to cry, your license gone, don't even try.