The administrative driver license suspension was signed into law by the Governor as a strong deterrent to drinking and driving, effective 1/1/90.

This law requires the DMV to suspend or revoke the driving privilege of any person arrested for DUI who;

•  Completes a breath/blood or urine test which shows a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more, 0.05% if under age 21.
•  Refuses to take/complete a breath, blood, urine test.

At the time of arrest you may receive an Order of Suspension/Revocation from the arresting officer. If you are a California licensed driver, the arresting officer will remove your driver's license and mail it to the DMV. The Order of Suspension/Revocation form provided to you serves as a temporary license and will expire 30 days from its issue date. Clients have 10 days to apply for a DMV hearing to contest Administrative Per Se sanctions.

Length of Suspension/Revocation with breath, blood, or urine test:

•  First Offense; suspended 4 months
•  Second offense in 7 years; suspended 12 or 24 months
•  Three or more offenses in 7 years; revoked status 3 years

Length of Suspension/Revocation if you refused breath, blood or urine test:

•  First Offense; suspended 1 year
•  Second Offense; revoked 2 years
•  Three or more offenses in 7 years; revoked 3 years

You may be eligible for a restricted driver's license by enrolling into a State Licensed Drinking and Driver Program. Department of Motor Vehicles may require proof of completion of a State licensed Drinking and Driver Program to reinstate your driving privilege.

For further information contact our administrative office @ 310-451-5881

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