After getting charged at a DUI stop, the person who received the charge might not receive an immediate license suspension. Many states give a grace period before the license gets suspended. Within the grace period, they must request a hearing with the Department of Transportation (DOT). During the hearing, they can plead their case in hopes of avoiding getting convicted of a DUI and losing their license. If they fail to request a hearing during the grace period, upon the final day, the state will suspend their license.