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Iowa Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are Drivers License Revocations For A First Offense?
  A: 180 days. When a chemical test indicates an alcohol level of .10 or more or the presence of a controlled substance, and the person has had no OWI­related … More
• Q: What Are Drivers License Revocations For Second Or Subsequent Offense?
  A: One year. One or more revocations in the previous 12 years. Not eligible for temporary restricted license for one year.
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense?:
  A: One year. When a chemical test is refused, and the person had no OWI­related revocations in the previous 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Or Subsequent Offense?
  A: Two years. One or more revocations in the previous 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year, if ignition interlock device is installed on … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Upon Conviction - If Not Otherwise Revoked Administratively For A First Offense?
  A: Upon conviction, if no convictions or revocations in the preceding 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after 30 days if an ignition interlock device … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense – Deferred?
  A: 30 ­ 90 days. If license is not otherwise revoked and court defers judgment. May apply for a temporary restricted license after 30 days, if an ignition interlock … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Offense?
  A: 2 years. One or more revocations in the preceding 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year, if an ignition interlock device is installed … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Third Offense?
  A: Six years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving Personal Injury Caused By Owi ?
  A: One Year in Addition to any other Revocation. May apply for a temporary restricted license when otherwise permitted by other revocation; an ignition interlock device … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving A Death Caused By Owi?
  A: Six years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after two years if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.
• Q: What Is The Administrative Or Court Ordered Revocation For A Minor?
  A: If a driver is under the age of 18 and his or her license or operating privileges are revoked administratively or by a court order, the revocation continues until the … More