Will my drivers license be suspended or revoked if I am arrested for drunk driving?

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Most likely.

Looking at the grid below, you’ll see that nearly every state lists a suspended or revoked license as one of the penalties for drunk driving. Of course, every state handles DUI penalties in its own way, so you’ll needed to talk with your state’s driver license agency, a DUI lawyer, or your judge to find out if and for exactly how long your drivers license will be suspended or revoked.

Keep in mind that a suspended license is just one of the penalties states impose. DUI – or, DWI, as some states call it – is a serious offense and often brings fines, jail time, and other consequences.

Guilty or not, be sure to consult an attorney who specializes in your state’s DUI laws so you’re both well represented in court and prepared for your penalties.

Yes Depends
Alabama
x
Alaska
x
Arizona
x
Arkansas
x
California
x
Colorado
x
A first offense DUI brings mandatory license suspension, but a first offense DWAI might not.
Connecticut
x
Delaware
x
Florida
x
Georgia
x
Hawaii
x
Idaho
x
Illinois
x
Indiana
x
Iowa
x
Kansas
x
Kentucky
x
Louisiana
x
Maine
x
Maryland
x
Massachusetts
x
Michigan
x
Minnesota
x
Mississippi
x
Missouri
x
Montana
x
Nebraska
x
Nevada
x
New Hampshire
x
New Jersey
x
New Mexico
x
New York
x
North Carolina
x
North Dakota
x
Ohio
x
Oklahoma
x
Oregon
x
Pennsylvania
x
Rhode Island
x
South Carolina
x
South Dakota
x
Tennessee
x
Texas
x
Utah
x
Vermont
x
Virginia
x
Washington
x
West Virginia
x
Wisconsin
x
Wyoming
x
Washington DC
x





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