Losing your license after a DUI can make daily life in Flint or Swartz Creek difficult. Getting to work, school, appointments, or running errands can start to feel impossible. Fortunately, many people are able to get back on the road. The process depends on your conviction, prior record, and whether your license was suspended or revoked. A Flint DUI lawyer at Davis Law Group can guide you through each step. 

DUI Convictions That Affect Your License

Michigan law prohibits driving with a BAC over 0.08%, or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Common offenses include:

• OWI (Operating While Intoxicated): BAC 0.08 or higher, or impaired by alcohol/drugs.

• High BAC OWI: BAC 0.17 or higher, with stricter penalties.

• OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired): Conviction occurs even if BAC is below 0.08.

• Drugged Driving: Driving with any illegal substance in your system.

• Under-21 Zero Tolerance: Any bodily alcohol is prohibited.

• Repeat/Felony OWI: Subsequent offenses can result in felony charges and longer license restrictions.

The Secretary of State sets suspensions and revocations based on these convictions and prior history.

License Suspension & Restoration

• First OWI: 180-day suspension, with potential restricted driving after 30 days.

• High BAC OWI: One-year suspension, with restricted driving possible after 45 days and an IID installation.

• Second OWI within 7 years: Minimum one-year revocation.

• Third OWI: Minimum five-year revocation; restoration is possible but requires a hearing.

Refusing a chemical test results in a separate one- or two-year suspension, depending on prior refusals.

To restore your license, you may need a hearing with the Michigan Department of State Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO), documentation of work/school schedules, and proof of responsible behavior. A DUI lawyer can help you navigate these requirements and improve your chances of success.

Need Help Restoring Your License?

Whether it’s a first suspension or a revocation, Flint and Swartz Creek drivers benefit from guidance from an experienced DUI attorney. Davis Law Group can review your record, confirm eligibility, and build a plan to get you back on the road safely.