Early Reinstatement for DUI Arrests
DUI Arrest
Refusal Arrest
As a result of a first arrest and in certain circumstances a second or subsequent arrest for driving under the influence, the division has suspended your license for 120 days or 2 years. You may be eligible to reinstate your license early in accordance with UCA 53-3-223(10) or 53-3-223(11) by:
Step One: Suspension
- First Offense: To qualify, your driving privilege must be suspended for an alcohol related offense under UCA 53-3-223(7)(a)(i)(A) 120 days; or
- Second Offense: To qualify you must have served at least 90 days of a suspension for an alcohol related offense under UCA 53-3-223(7)(a)(i)(B). (2 years)
Step Two: Contact a Hearing Officer
- You must petition the division to become an ignition interlock-restricted driver by contacting a hearing officer.
- The hearing officer will review the driving record to determine whether the license may be reinstated.
- For instances of a second or subsequent offense the charge must be a misdemeanor.
- They will schedule a hearing and inform you of any further requirements; call the office hearing phone number to schedule.
Step Three: Install an Ignition Interlock Device
- Install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle owned or driven by you.
Step Four: Hearing
- The hearing may be held in a Driver License Field Office, by telephone, or via web meeting.
- The hearing officer will review the driving record and verify the installation of an ignition interlock device.
Step Five: Pay Reinstatement Fees
- You must pay all required reinstatement fees to the Driver License Division.
- Fees may be paid in person by scheduling an appointment for your visit or over the phone by calling 801.965.4437 or toll-free at 888.353.4224.
First Offense: You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for 120 days from the original effective date of the suspension.
If you remove the ignition interlock device before the expiration date of the 120-day ignition interlock restriction period:
- Your license will be suspended for the remainder of the 120-day ignition interlock restriction period.
- You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
- You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.
Second Offense: You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for 2 years from the original effective date of the suspension.
If you remove the ignition interlock device before the expiration date of the 2-year ignition interlock restriction period:
- Your license will be suspended for the remainder of the 2-year ignition interlock restriction period.
- You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
- You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Your petition for reinstatement shall be denied if:
- You have not had an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
- Your driver license is suspended for any other reason.
In addition for a second or subsequent offense:
- You have not been suspended for at least 90 days of the original 2 years suspension period.
- Your charge was not for a misdemeanor.
AFTER COURT
First Offense: If you are convicted of a DUI in court, your license will not be suspended unless the conviction was for something not described in UCA 41-6a-509(1)(a)(i).
Second Offense: If you are subsequently convicted of the violation under UCA 41-6a-502 your driving privileges will be revoked for 2 years. However, if the court dismisses the charge of UCA 41-6a-502 you will no longer be an ignition interlock restricted driver, and your license will be reinstated immediately.
If eligible, the court may also place you into the 24/7 Sobriety Program. This would allow for early reinstatement in specific circumstances.
Any reinstatement fees you pay to the Driver License Division are non-refundable, even if you are subsequently suspended for any other reason.
As a result of a first arrest for driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test, the division has revoked your license for 18 months or until 21 years old or for a period of 2 years, whichever is longer. You may be eligible to reinstate your license early in accordance with UCA 41-6a-521(7) by:
Step One: Revocation
- To qualify, you must have served at least 90 days of a revocation under UCA 41-6a-521(1)(d)(i)(A), (5)(a)(i)(A), (1)(d)(ii)(A), or (5)(a)(ii)(A).
Step Two: Contact a Hearing Officer
- You must petition the division to become an ignition interlock-restricted driver by contacting a hearing officer.
- The hearing officer will review the driving record to determine whether the license may be reinstated.
- They will schedule a hearing and inform you of any further requirements; call the office hearing phone number to schedule.
Step Three: Install an Ignition Interlock Device
- Install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle owned or driven by you.
Step Four: Hearing
- The hearing may be held in a Driver License Field Office, by telephone, or via web meeting.
- The hearing officer will review the driving record and verify the installation of an ignition interlock device.
Step Five: Pay License & Reinstatement Fees
- You must pay all required license and reinstatement fees to the Driver License Division.
- Fees may be paid in person by scheduling an appointment for your visit or over the phone by calling 801.965.4437 or toll-free at 888.353.4224.
- An application must be filled out to apply for an original license.
Step Six: Complete Required Testing
- You must pass a written knowledge test.
- You may be required to pass a driving skills test.
You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for a period of 3 years from the date you reinstate.
If you remove the ignition interlock device prior to the expiration date of the 3-year ignition interlock restriction period:
- Your license will be revoked for 18 months from the date the ignition interlock device was removed.
- You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
- You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Your petition for reinstatement shall be denied if:
- You have not been revoked for at least 90 days of the original 18-month revocation period.
- You have not had an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
- Your driver license is suspended for any other reason.
AFTER COURT
If you are convicted of a refusal or DUI violation in court, your license will not be revoked unless the conviction was for something not described in UCA 41-6a-509(1)(a)(i) or 41-6a-521-1(1)(a).
If eligible, the court may also place you into the 24/7 Sobriety Program. This would allow for early reinstatement in specific circumstances.
Any reinstatement fees you pay to the Driver License Division are non-refundable, even if you are subsequently suspended for any other reason.
If you have further questions, need clarification, or want to check eligibility, call a Driver License Field Office hearing officer.