Will Lose My Driver’s License If I Get DUI?

The time of suspension depends on whether it’s a first, second, or subsequent offense, and if anyone was injured.

• First offense, no bodily injuries, six months (minimum) to one year

• First offense with bodily injuries, three years minimum

• Second offense within five years of or after prior conviction: five years minimum, possible hardship reinstatement eligibility after one year

• Third offense within or following 10 years of the second: 10 years minimum, possible hardship reinstatement eligibility after two years

• Fourth conviction, regardless of prior convictions: mandatory permanent revocation, possible hardship reinstatement eligibility after five years. The revocation period starts on the date of release for an incarcerated person.

• DUI manslaughter: mandatory permanent revocation, possible hardship reinstatement eligibility after five years if no prior DUI-related convictions

• DUI with serious bodily injury, manslaughter, or vehicular homicide: minimum three years revocation. For a DUI serious bodily conviction and prior DUI conviction, a minimum of five years revocation, possible hardship reinstatement eligibility after one year.

After being charged, you’ll have ten days to request (in writing) an Administrative Review hearing with the DMV to challenge the suspension and hear the evidence against you. If you are successful, you’ll have a business-only temporary permit to continue driving for 42 days. If you do not make your request within ten days, your license will be suspended on the 11th.