How to Get Your Driver's License Back After an Arkansas DUI Conviction

 

Has your driver’s license suspension or revocation period ended? Great! It’s time to work on reinstating your driver’s license in Arkansas. The first thing you’ll need to do is ensure that you have completed all court-mandated requirements. This includes serving jail time, paying fines and court fees, attending counseling sessions, and performing community services hours. If all of that is completed, you can start the process of reinstating your license.

 

What Do I Need to Do?

 

You will have to pay for special liability insurance, fines, lawyers, and reinstatement fee of $150. You must also complete an approved drug and alcohol education or treatment program. On the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s website, you can find a form for submitting payment. They accept Visa, Master, and Discover on the site, and will also charge a processing fee.

 

Please be aware that your driving privileges will not be reinstated full until you have completed all reinstatement requirements. You can contact the Office of Driver Control to find out if you have met all the requirements: 501-682-1631.

 

Has It Been Over a Year?

 

If you haven’t been able to drive in over a year due to a suspension or revocation, you will need to re-test for an Arkansas driver’s license. This means paying for all the fees and will include a knowledge test, a vision test, and likely a road test.

 

How Do I Get Special Liability Insurance?

 

The best way to get the insurance you need is to contact your insurance company. They can give you rates for the required insurance and make sure that the proper forms are filed with the State.

 

Multiple DUIs or an Aggravated DUI

 

If your license has been revoked, reinstatement is not a guarangee. Revocation is essentially a terminiation of your driving privileges. If you have more than one Arkansas DUI conviction or were convicted of an aggravated DUI in Arkansas, then you may have a harder time convincing the State that you are safe to give a new driver’s license to. In this case, it is often best to work with an experienced Arkansas DUI lawyer who can handle the process for you.

 

After You Are Reinstated

 

You must keep your driving record clean in order to avoid accumulating any administrative points, otherwise you may lose your license again.

 

How Do I Request a Copy of Your Driving Record?

 

In order to ensure that your DUI is accurately reported or just to see how it affects your driving record, you may want to request a copy. The form to do so is on the Department of Finance and Administration website.

 

What If I Have a DUI in Another State?

 

It can still affect your record in Arkansas. If your license has been revoked or suspended, you must first resolve the situation in the other state before Arkansas will consider giving you a new license.

 

If You Have More Questions

 

The process of reinstatement for your driver’s license in Arkansas can be confusing if you’ve never gone through it before. You can find out more about your specific case by contacting the Office of Driver Control.

Driver Services
Ragland Building
1900 W 7th St, Rm 2067
Little Rock, AR 7220
Phone: 501-682-1631
Fax: 501-682-7688
 

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203
 

Or you can get personalized assistance with the process of reinstating your driver’s license by contacting a qualified Arkansas DUI attorney. He or she will understand how the process works and can work toward ensuring that you get your driving privileges back.