Suspension Period
The suspension period will vary according to the severity of your arrested circumstances.
When you were arrested for a DUI the police gave you a pink sheet of paper that told you what you were supposed to do.
It said something like "you
can complete a suspension period
of 30 days, and then apply for a restricted
license, or you can complete a four
month suspension and then apply for
an unrestricted license".
There is one more alternative for
Individuals who retained an attorney
immediately after their arrest.
The attorney would have filed a temporary drivers license with the DMV. In this case, you would be able to keep your license until the DMV hearing.
Most people opt for the restricted license because it allows you to drive to and from the required alcohol/drug program and to and from work (and during the course of employment)
- First offenders with blood alcohol of less than .15 % must complete a 30 day suspension, and then may apply for a restricted license.
- If you refused to take a drug or alcohol test at the time of arrest, the suspension period is one year.
- If you had a blood alcohol level of over .20% they can suspend your license for three months or longer.