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How much does a DWI cost in New York?

A first DWI in New York carries a statutory fine of $500–$1,000. This guide stacks every cost layer an official New York source prices — the fine, court costs, the license reinstatement fee, the DWI program, ignition interlock, and the SR-22 insurance filing — and says plainly which layers no official source prices at all.

New York DWI costs at a glance	Figure
Statutory fine — first DWI	A first-offense DWI in New York carries a fine of $500 to $1,000, as listed on the DMV penalties chart. On top of the fine, the state adds mandatory surcharges and fees that total $395 for an alcohol-related misdemeanor conviction ($520 for a felony), plus $5 if the case is heard in a town or village justice court.
Statutory fine — second DWI	The statute separates a second offense: $1,000–$5,000. Second offenses also carry longer suspensions and program requirements — see the sections below.
Court costs & fees	New York does not publish one statewide court-cost figure for DWI. Beyond the fine, the court collects the mandatory surcharge package described by DMV ($395 total for a misdemeanor conviction), and individual courts may add their own fees.
License suspension — first offense	The driver license is revoked for at least six months for a first DWI, and for at least one year for an aggravated DWI. Getting the license back is not automatic: the driver must be approved by the DMV Driver Improvement Unit and apply for a new license.
License reinstatement fee	After a revocation, DMV charges a $100 re-application fee, which must accompany the application for a new driver license or the request to restore driving privileges. Driver Improvement Unit approval is required before applying.
Ignition interlock	Required for all first offenders — Under Leandra's Law, a court sentencing a person for DWI must require an ignition interlock device on any vehicle the person owns or operates for at least 12 months, installed and maintained at the driver's expense. DMV does not publish the device price; courts and probation departments direct drivers to approved vendors.
DWI education / treatment program	Most first offenders must complete the Impaired Driver Program (IDP). DMV charges a $75 non-refundable enrollment fee, and the classroom provider charges a separate fee that DMV caps at a maximum of $233.
SR-22 insurance filing	New York DMV's DWI pages do not list an SR-22 filing requirement, and one could not be verified from an official source for this project. A DWI conviction is still treated by insurers as a major high-risk conviction, so premiums typically rise sharply.

The fine

A first-offense DWI in New York carries a fine of $500 to $1,000, as listed on the DMV penalties chart. On top of the fine, the state adds mandatory surcharges and fees that total $395 for an alcohol-related misdemeanor conviction ($520 for a felony), plus $5 if the case is heard in a town or village justice court.

Court costs & fees

New York does not publish one statewide court-cost figure for DWI. Beyond the fine, the court collects the mandatory surcharge package described by DMV ($395 total for a misdemeanor conviction), and individual courts may add their own fees.

License suspension & reinstatement

The driver license is revoked for at least six months for a first DWI, and for at least one year for an aggravated DWI. Getting the license back is not automatic: the driver must be approved by the DMV Driver Improvement Unit and apply for a new license.

After a revocation, DMV charges a $100 re-application fee, which must accompany the application for a new driver license or the request to restore driving privileges. Driver Improvement Unit approval is required before applying.

The national picture — which states charge the most to reinstate — is in our license reinstatement guide.

Ignition interlock

Under Leandra's Law, a court sentencing a person for DWI must require an ignition interlock device on any vehicle the person owns or operates for at least 12 months, installed and maintained at the driver's expense. DMV does not publish the device price; courts and probation departments direct drivers to approved vendors.

How interlock pricing works (installation, monthly lease, calibration, removal) is in our ignition interlock cost guide.

DWI education & treatment program

Most first offenders must complete the Impaired Driver Program (IDP). DMV charges a $75 non-refundable enrollment fee, and the classroom provider charges a separate fee that DMV caps at a maximum of $233.

SR-22 & insurance

New York DMV's DWI pages do not list an SR-22 filing requirement, and one could not be verified from an official source for this project. A DWI conviction is still treated by insurers as a major high-risk conviction, so premiums typically rise sharply.

What an SR-22 is, which states charge a filing fee, and how long it must be carried: SR-22 cost guide.

Towing, impound & other charges

A DWI conviction also triggers a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $250 per year for three years ($750 total), payable to DMV in addition to fines and surcharges.

Worked total: the verified charges stacked

Item	Cost
Statutory fine	$500–$1,000
License reinstatement fee	$100
DUI program fee	$75
Total of the verified state-set charges above	$675–$1,175

That total is deliberately incomplete: it leaves out everything no official New York source prices statewide — court costs where they are set county by county, interlock lease payments to a private vendor, towing and storage, and the insurance increase that follows an SR-22. Add your own figures for those in the cost calculator.

Sources: NY DMV — Penalties for Alcohol or Drug-Related Violations · NY DMV — Impaired Driver Program (IDP) · NY DMV — Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) · NY DMV — Leandra's Law & Ignition Interlock Devices · NY DMV — Request Restoration After a Driver License Revocation. Researched October 2026 — confirm current figures with the court and the driver-licensing agency.

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