Refusals

Statutory Reference: § 5-65-205 

Suspension periods for DWI/BWI Refused To Test offenses are as follows:

• 1^st offense Refused To Test = 180-day suspension.
• 2^nd offense Refused To Test = 24-month suspension (if 2^nd offense was within a 5-year time span).
• 3^rd offense Refused To Test = 3-year revocation (if 3^rd offense was within a 5-year time span).
• 4^th offense Refused To Test = Lifetime revocation (if 4^th offense was within a 5-year time span).

Statutory Reference: § 5-65-205

DWI/BWI Refused to Test administrative convictions require the following state statute requirements be completed before the licensee may be reinstated:

• 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.
• Individual with a “Revoked” license status will be required to pass all phases of the Arkansas Driver’s License Exam.