DWI/BWI Drugs

Statutory Reference: § 5-65-103

Suspension periods for DWI/BWI Drugs offenses are as follows:

  • 1st offense = 6 months suspension.
  • 2nd offense = 24-month suspension (if 2nd offense was within a 5-year time span).
  • 3rd offense = 30-months suspension (if 3rd offense was within a 5-year time span).
  • 4th offense = 4-year revocation (if 4th offense was within a 5-year time span).

Statutory Reference: § 5-65-205

DWI/BWI “Drugs” related administrative convictions require the following state statute requirements be completed before the licensee may be reinstated:

  • Individual must complete a state sanctioned Drug and Alcohol Education or treatment program. They must submit the “original” signed completion certificate to Driver Control.
  • Individual must attend a Victim Impact Panel class and submit a completion certificate to Driver Control.
  • Individual must pay a $150 reinstatement fee. Payments may be made in person at any State Revenue Office, by mail or online at mydmv.arkansas.gov.
  • Licensee may be eligible for a restricted driving permit based on certain criteria guidelines.  A Driver Control Hearing Officer will make the determination.
  • Individual with a “Revoked”  license status will be required to pass all phases of the Arkansas Driver’s License Exam.