Points are added to a driver's record for an alcohol related traffic conviction.
1. First conviction for excessive blood alcohol content (BAC) - 8 points
2. First conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) - 8 points
3. Second or subsequent conviction for DWI, DUID or BAC - 12 points
4. Commercial motor vehicle .04% - 2 points
A first-time DWI or BAC conviction results in a 30-day suspension. After the 30-day suspension, the driver may receive a 60-day restricted driving privilege. The driver is eligible for full reinstatement after 90 days if all reinstatement requirements are met. A person convicted of operating a commercial motor vehicle while his or her alcohol content is .04% will be assessed 2 points and disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year.
Multiple Convictions
A driver convicted of a second alcohol offense, regardless of the length of time between convictions, is revoked for a period of one year. A driver convicted of driving while intoxicated for the second time in a five-year period also receives a five-year license denial.
A 10-year license denial is imposed against any individual convicted three or more times for driving while intoxicated, excessive blood alcohol content (BAC) or a combination of the two. After ten years, the privilege to drive can be restored only by court order.
Reinstatement
A person whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked may have his or her driving privilege reinstated after the suspension or revocation period is served if all requirements are filed with the Department of Revenue. If a driver does not satisfy the reinstatement requirements, the driving privilege remains suspended or revoked.
Anyone suspended or revoked for points assessed as a result of an alcohol-related conviction must meet the following reinstatement requirements:
1. Pay a $45 reinstatement fee.
2. File and maintain proof of financial responsibility for two years from the suspension or revocation date.
3. Provide proof of successful completion of a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) or comparable program. The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse will send this form directly to the department after the program has been completed. Any questions regarding SATOP comparable programs should be directed to a certified SATOP Offender Management Unit or the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at (573) 522-4020.
Any driver revoked for at least one year is also required to take and pass the complete driver examination and apply for a new license at proper fee.
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