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How long will I have a suspended license after being arrested for drunk driving?
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Not only does that depend on your state, but also that depends on your state’s own DUI laws.
The best way to get the most accurate, up-to-date information specific to your situation is to consult a DUI lawyer; however, you can check your state in the grid below to see an estimate of how long you can expect to have a suspended license.
As you look at the grid, keep in mind the time periods are just estimates based on what each state lists as its minimum and maximum suspension and revocation periods. The actual amount of time you’ll have a suspended license depends on a number of factors specific to your case, including (but not necessarily limited to):
Also note that your state might also impose restrictions to your drivers license once you get it back.
The best way to get the most accurate, up-to-date information specific to your situation is to consult a DUI lawyer; however, you can check your state in the grid below to see an estimate of how long you can expect to have a suspended license.
As you look at the grid, keep in mind the time periods are just estimates based on what each state lists as its minimum and maximum suspension and revocation periods. The actual amount of time you’ll have a suspended license depends on a number of factors specific to your case, including (but not necessarily limited to):
- Whether your arresting officer takes your license immediately upon being arrested for drunk driving.
- Any additional suspension periods you receive for not complying with DUI testing (such as a field sobriety test or breathalyzer).
- The offense number (for example, how many times have you been arrested and convicted of DUI or DWI?).
- The nature of the offense (was an accident, property damage, physical harm, or death involved?).
- Blood alcohol content (BAC).
- Whether you have to deal with an administrative or court-ordered suspension or both.
Also note that your state might also impose restrictions to your drivers license once you get it back.
| Alabama | 90 days-5 years |
| Alaska | 90 days-5 years |
| Arizona | Second offense brings a year suspension; possibly longer with more offenses. |
| Arkansas | 120 days-4 years |
| California | 6 months-4 years |
| Colorado | First DUI offense brings a year suspension; possibly longer with more offenses. |
| Connecticut | 90-day suspension-outright revocation |
| Delaware | Varies depending on the situation, but could be up to 5 years or longer. Contact your local DMV office. |
| Florida | 6 months-permanent revocation |
| Georgia | 1-5 years |
| Hawaii | 90 days-5 years |
| Idaho | 90 days-5 years |
| Illinois | Minimum of 12 months, possibly longer with more offenses. |
| Indiana | 180 days on an administrative suspension; additional 90 days-2 years depending on the court ruling. |
| Iowa | 6 months-6 years |
| Kansas | Up to a year initially; possibly longer with subsequent offenses. |
| Kentucky | 30 days-60 months |
| Louisiana | Up to 90 days-2 years |
| Maine | 90 days-6 years |
| Maryland | 45 days-1 year or longer |
| Massachusetts | 1 year-life |
| Michigan | 30 days-5 years |
| Minnesota | 30 days-1 year |
| Mississippi | 90 days-5 years |
| Missouri | 30 days-5 years |
| Montana | 90 days-life |
| Nebraska | 6 months-15 years |
| Nevada | 90 days-3 years |
| New Hampshire | 90 days-2 years for first offense, but varies and possibly increases depending on the nature of the charge and the offense number. |
| New Jersey | 3 months-10 years |
| New Mexico | 6 months-life |
| New York | 6 months-1 year; if convictions happen within a 5-year period (and not 10), penalties are stiffer. |
| North Carolina | 1 year-lifetime |
| North Dakota | 91 days-3 years |
| Ohio | 60 days-2 years |
| Oklahoma | 30 days-3 years |
| Oregon | 90 days-5 years |
| Pennsylvania | 1 year-18 months |
| Rhode Island | 1 month-5 years |
| South Carolina | 6 months-3 years plus time served |
| South Dakota | 30 days-2 years |
| Tennessee | 1-10 years |
| Texas | 90 days-2 years |
| Utah | 90 days-36 months |
| Vermont | 6 months-life |
| Virginia | 1 year-indefinite |
| Washington | 90 days-4 years |
| West Virginia | 6 months-life |
| Wisconsin | 6 months-3 years |
| Wyoming | 90 days-indefinite revocation |
| Washington DC | 6 months-2 years |
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