Administrative License Revocation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage states to have prompt and mandatory revocation of a driver's license while the driver is awaiting a criminal trial if the driver refuses to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test (BAC) or they submit to the test and their BAC is above the legal limit. If a driver does not challenge the administrative license revocation by requesting a hearing or if they do not win at their hearing, their license will be revoked, regardless of whether or not they are eventually convicted of drunken driving at a criminal trial.

Drivers who have had their license revoked through an administrative license revocation may have their driving privileges restored after they meet the state's reinstatement requirements. These requirements differ depending on what type of suspension the driver receives and which state has revoked the driver's license. Refer to your state's Department of Motor Vehicle page (or corresponding agency) for more information about the requirements for license reinstatement after an administrative license revocation. Reinstatement fees must be paid before reinstatement is allowed.