A DUI can be a costly mistake, but you don’t have to let a drunk driving charge lead to the loss of your job or the need to drop out of school because you no longer have a valid driver’s license. Minnesota offers some different options for individuals based on the circumstances of their DUI to retain certain driving privileges if they follow some rules. Today, we explain how you can continue to drive after your Minnesota DUI.
Keeping Your License After A DUI
Here’s a look at some DUI examples, and the options a person would have based on those circumstances.
First DUI, BAC Under 0.16 – License suspended for 90 days. Increased to 180 days if the driver is under the age of 21.
Your Driving Options
- Install an ignition interlock, and you’ll retain your driving privileges.
- After 15 days, apply for a limited license that will allow you to drive to and from work, school, court meetings and counseling sessions.
- Go without a driver’s license for 90 days.
First DUI, BAC Over 0.16 – License suspended for one year.
Your Driving Options
- Install an ignition interlock, and you’ll retain your driving privileges.
- Go without a driver’s license for one year.
First DUI, Refusal To Take Breathalyzer – License suspended for one year.
Your Driving Options
- Install an ignition interlock, and you’ll retain your driving privileges.
- After 15 days, apply for a limited license that will allow you to drive to and from work, school, court meetings and counseling sessions.
- Go without a driver’s license for one year.
Second DUI Offense In 10 Years, Or Third Alcohol Offense On Record, BAC Under 0.16 – License suspension for one year.
Your Driving Options
- Install an ignition interlock, and you’ll retain your driving privileges.
- Go without a driver’s license for one year.
Second DUI Offense In 10 Years, Or Third Alcohol Offense On Record, BAC Over 0.16 – License suspension for two years.
Your Driving Options
- Install an ignition interlock, and you’ll retain your driving privileges.
- Go without a driver’s license for two years.
Third Offense Within 10 Years, Or Fourth Alcohol Offense On Record – License suspended for three years.
Fourth Offense Within 10 Years – License suspended for four years.
Fifth or Subsequent Offense – License suspended for six years.
Your Requirements For Getting Your License Back
- Mandatory ignition interlock installed for the entire suspension period.
- Limited license for the first year of ignition interlock or until treatment is completed, whichever is longer.
- Restricted license issued after one year of a limited license and completion of treatment have been met allowing full Class D driving privileges restricted to driving a vehicle with an ignition interlock device installed.
- Any failed tests will require the person to start the process over with a limited license, complete another chemical health assessment and comply with the requirements of the assessment.
For more information about DUIs or ignition interlock devices in Minnesota, contact Avery Appelman and Appelman Law Firm today.
