Connor Burg and Cooper Zablocki

An OWI (operating while intoxicated) conviction for an adult can result in multiple fines and a suspension of their license. But when a teenager is arrested for OWI, the consequences are even more severe.

According to Iowa DOT, minors who have been charged with a OWI, will lose their license for a amount of time that increases each time the minor is charged with an OWI. When a chemical test indicates an alcohol level of .08 or more or the presence of a controlled substance, and the person has had no OWI-related revocations in the previous 12 years, the person may apply for a temporary restricted license.

Second offense or one or more revocations in the preceding 12 years.  The person is not eligible for a temporary restricted license for 45 days.

Ignition interlock required for one year from the date of reinstatement for all vehicles owned or operated by the person.

In any level of offense involving personal injury caused by OWI, the person may apply for a temporary restricted license when otherwise permitted by the period of the other revocation. Ignition interlock devices must be installed on all vehicles.

Any level of offense involving a death caused by OWI, the person is not eligible for a temporary restricted license for two years.

To find out more about the consequences, check out:  www.owibuster.com/‎