Regardless of the circumstances of your first DUI arrest, if your BAC is over .08 percent or you refuse to take a breath or blood test, the arresting officer will take your license. If they do, you will be issued a 7-day temporary license.
You must request a hearing with the Nevada DMV to contest your license suspension during these seven days. If you wait until after the seven days, your temporary license will expire, and your driving privileges will be revoked for 185 days.
So long as you request a hearing within the required time, your temporary license will be extended until the date of your hearing. It’s possible to have your suspension dismissed, but not the easiest feat to accomplish, especially without the help of an experienced DUI lawyer.
First-time DUI offenders may also qualify for a restricted license 90-days into the suspension. To qualify, you must contact the Nevada DMV, complete the SR-22 form, obtain SR-22 insurance, apply for a restricted license, and await the results.