Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated

Indiana law establishes the following penalties.

• If you are arrested and convicted of boating while intoxicated, you will face the penalties of a Class C misdemeanor. In addition, if this is your first offense, you may lose all your driving privileges (motorboat and motor vehicle) for at least 90 days and up to two years.
• If you have a previous conviction for boating while intoxicated, you will face the penalties of a felony. In addition, you may lose your driving privileges (motorboat and motor vehicle) for one to two years.
• A person boating while intoxicated who causes the death or serious injury of another person will, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony.