State
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Procedure/Ignition Interlock Required
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Reinstatement Fee
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Penalty for Driving on a Suspended License
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Alabama
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Ala. Code § 32-1-1.1
After your suspension or revocation period has ended, you must apply to the Director of Public Safety for reinstatement and pay fees to get your license back.
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- Suspended - $275
- Revoked - $275
- Additional drug-related fee - $25
- Interlock Issuance Fee - $150
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- Ala. Code § 32-6-19, misdemeanor, fine ranging from $100-$500 and up to 180 days in jail, probation
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Alaska
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Alaska Stat. § 28.15.211 et. seq.
Serve your suspension or revocation period completely, then you can apply for a new license at the Alaska DMV:
- Submit an Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card
- Pass the written, vision, and road tests
- Submit proof of SR-22 insurance
- Present proof of birth
- Show completion of Alcohol Safety Action Plan (ASAP)
- Proof of installation of Ignition Interlock Device
- Pay all required fees
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- Reinstatement fees vary, but typically it will cost a minimum of $200 for first-time DUI, and $500 for subsequent DUI convictions
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- Alaska Stat. § 28.15.291, Class A misdemeanor, minimum community service requirement and up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000
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Arizona
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-3315(B)
- Satisfy any court requirements and fines
- Provide all court clearance documents and proof of future financial responsibility
- Pay all fines and reinstatement fees
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Arkansas
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Ark. Code § 27-16-206(b):
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- Ark. Code § 27-16-303
- Misdemeanor, two days- six months jail; maximum fine $500, possible extended license suspension
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California
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VC § 13101:
- Fulfill your mandatory suspension period
- Pay the driver's license reissue fee to the DMV
- Complete a DUI program and submit a Notice of Completion Certificate (Form DL-101)
- Submit proof of your insurance or financial responsibility
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Colorado
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-2-132:
Take all required tests
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- §42-2-138, misdemeanor: up to six months jail; up to $500 fine; license suspension increased by one year
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Connecticut
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-50b
- Serve your full suspension
- Submit application for reinstatement
- Submit reinstatement fee
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- §14-215, misdemeanor, up to three months jail, $150-$200 fine, or both
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Delaware
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Del. Code tit. 21 § 2737:
- Apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles
- Pay all fines and fees
- File SR-22
- May be required to take driving exam
- Must install IID
- Must complete alcohol education program
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- $50 (suspended license)
- $200 (revoked license)
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District of Columbia
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D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, §306;
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- §50–1403.01, misdemeanor, up to one year in jail, fine up to $1,000
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Florida
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Fla. Stat. § 322.21(8):
- Provide proof of enrollment or completion of a DUI course to the FLHSMV
- Provide proof of bodily injury liability insurance (FR-44)
- Pay all fines and fees
- Install IID in some situations
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- $45 (suspended license)
- $75 + new license application fee (revoked license)
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Georgia
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§ 40-5-121:
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- Georgia Code § 40-5-58, misdemeanor, 2 days to 12 months in jail, and/or fine $500 to $1,000, possible longer license suspension
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Hawaii
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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291E-62(b)(1)
- Pay a restoration fee to the Driver License Division (any four counties of Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai)
- Apply for a standard license renewal to obtain a new license
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- Fees vary by county, generally a $20 reinstatement fee, a Knowledge test and Road skills fee, and a license fee
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Idaho
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Idaho Code § 49-328(2)
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- $25 reinstatement fee, possible $60 for DUI-related restatement
- Other DUI-related fees may apply
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- Idaho Code § 18-8001(1), misdemeanor, two-six months in jail, fine up to $1,000, and additional 180 days license suspension
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Illinois
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625 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 6-118(b)
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- $70 to $500 depending on nature of suspension/revocation
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Indiana
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Ind. Code § 9-29-10-1(a):
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- Fees vary based upon offense
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Iowa
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Iowa Code § 321.191(8):
- Pay $200 civil penalty to DOT
- Presents proof of completion of a course for drinking drivers
- Presents proof of completion of a substance abuse evaluation and treatment or rehabilitation service
- Comply with financial responsibility law
- Install IID
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- Iowa Code § 321J.21, serious misdemeanor, up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and an extension of your license suspension or revocation
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Kansas
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Kan. Stat. § 8-241(a):
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- $100 to $1,000 (depending on the number of offenses you've had)
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- Kan. Stat. § 8-262(a)(1), class B nonperson misdemeanor, up to six months jail, fine up to $1,000, longer license suspension
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Kentucky
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 186.440(13):
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Louisiana
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La. Rev. Stat. § 32:414(I):
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Maine
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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A § 2486:
- Satisfy your court requirements
- Submit a SR22 or proof of insurance with the ME BMV
- Complete an alcohol education program
- Retake the driving knowledge and skills tests.
- Pay the reinstatement fee
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Maryland
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Md. Code, Transp. § 16-209:
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Massachusetts
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Mass. Gen. laws ch. 90, § 33(36):
- Pay all fines and fees
- Apply for a new license and take and pass all tests
- See an see an RMV Hearings Officer
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Michigan
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Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.320e:
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- $85-$125, depending on circumstances
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Minnesota
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Minn. Stat. § 171.20:
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- $20 (suspended license)
- $680 (revoked license)
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Mississippi
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Miss. Code § 63-1-46(1):
- Complete an alcohol safety education program, if applicable.
- Satisfy any court requirements and pay any fines
- Pay reinstatement fees
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Missouri
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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.281(4):
- Pay reinstatement fee
- Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP)
- Install Ignition Interlock Device
- File and maintain proof of liability insurance for two years from the starting date of your suspension or revocation
- Retake the complete driver exam (if necessary)
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- Fees range from $20-$1,500 depending on reason for suspension
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Montana
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Mont. Code. Ann. § 61-5-218 (1)
- Pay all fines and fees
- Provide proof of insurance
- Complete court-ordered treatment programs
- Install interlock device
- Apply for new license and take exam
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Nebraska
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-4,100.01:
- Complete a driver's education/improvement course
- Provide proof of insurance
- Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests, if necessary.
- Pay a reinstatement fee and all fines and other fees
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Nevada
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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 483.410:
- Satisfy court requirements
- File an SR22 or proof of insurance
- Pass a vision test, the written driving knowledge test, and driving test in some cases
- Install an ignition interlock device
- Pay a reinstatement fee
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- Varies, approximately $125
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New Hampshire
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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 263:42(V):
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- Minimum seven days jail
- Fine of up to $1,000
- License revocation for an additional year
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New Jersey
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N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10a:
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- $100 depending on surcharges
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- N.J. Stat. § 39:3-40
- $1000 fine
- Driver's license suspension and revocation of registration between 12 to 30 months
- Jail between 10 days to 90 days
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New Mexico
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N.M. Stat. § 66-5-33.1:
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New York
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N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 503
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North Carolina
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-7:
- Pay reinstatement fee
- Apply for new license
- Complete all other DMV or court-ordered requirements
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North Dakota
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N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-36:
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Ohio
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Ohio Rev. Code § 4510.038:
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Oklahoma
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Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 6-212:
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Oregon
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 807.370(23-24:
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Pennsylvania
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75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1960:
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Rhode Island
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-11-10:
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- Minimum 10-days in jail
- Additional license suspension
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South Carolina
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S.C. Code § 56-1-390:
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- Between 10 and 30 days in jail
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South Dakota
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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-47.1:
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Tennessee
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Check website for your specific requirements. Requirements will not be given over the phone.
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- Reinstatement fees vary, see website or visit a Reinstatement Center
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- Tenn. Code. § 55-50-504(a)(1)
- Between 45 days and 1 year in jail
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Texas
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Texas Transp. Code Ann. § 521.313:
- Your certified occupational license petition and court order
- Provide a Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR22) from your insurance company.
- Any required suspension documents.
- Pay all reinstatement fees including occupational license fee
- Complete a 12-hour Alcohol Education Program
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- Up to $2,000 fine
- Up to 180 days in jail
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Utah
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Utah Code § 53-3-105(23)(b)
- Defensive driving courses
- Provide proof of auto insurance
- Apply for a new license and take any related tests
- Paying all fines and fees
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- $170, plus additional $65
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Vermont
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Vt. Stat. tit. 23, § 675(a):
- Submit an SR22, proof of car insurance
- Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests
- Satisfy any court requirements
- Pay a reinstatement fee
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Virginia
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Va. Code § 46.2-411(C):
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- Up to $2,500 fine
- Vehicle impoundment
- Additional license suspension
Note: Check back for updates to the law based upon a lawsuit filed against the Virginia DMV |
Washington
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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.311(1)(e)(ii):
- Satisfy your court requirements
- Pay all fees including reinstatement fee
- Maintain proof of insurance for at least 3 years from your reinstatement with an SR22 from your insurance company, a deposit with the WA State Treasurer, or a security bond.
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West Virginia
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W. Va. Code § 17B-3-9:
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- $50, but additional fees may apply
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- Additional license suspension
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Wisconsin
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Wis. Stat. § 343.21(1)(jr):
- Requirements vary and are case-specific
- Check your reinstatement eligibility and requirements here
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Wyoming
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Wyo. Stat. § 31-7-127(c):
- Satisfy all court-ordered requirements.
- Obtain SR-22 auto insurance
- Pay the required reinstatement fee
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