Any person who is convicted of a drunk driving charge will have their driver’s license revoked. Generally, for a first DUI offense, the license revocation period is one year. The DUI offender, however, must apply for license reinstatement after the expiration of one year. The license reinstatement may or may not be granted. Eligibility to reinstate your license depends on the details of your case:
If the DUI offender’s BAC was 0.16 or more, an application for license reinstatement can't be made until two years have passed.
A person who is convicted of a second DUI criminal charge within 20 years of the first conviction can't make an application for a reinstated license until after the expiration of five years.
A person who is convicted of a third DUI within 20 years can't make an application for license reinstatement until after the expiration of 10 years.
A defendant whose license was revoked for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may or may not be eligible to apply for a license reinstatement due to hardship.
A person who is convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI may not apply for a reinstated license.
Further, an offender who doesn't have a previous DUI conviction and hasn't had a statutory summary suspension within the last five years may be subject to the following license suspension periods:
Six months for a failed chemical test, and
One year for refusing to consent to a chemical test or failing one.