AdministrativeAlcoholArrestsFAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ADMISTRATIVE ALCOHOL ARRESTS

Statutory References: 302.500 through 302.540 RSMo

Q. How long do I have to request a hearing?

A. You must correctly request a hearing within 15 days from the date the Notice of Suspension/Revocation is issued to you.

Q. How do I correctly request a hearing?

A. You must indicate on the hearing request whether you want to have your hearing in-person or by telephone.  You must send your Missouri Driver’s License along with your hearing request if you did not give your license to the arresting officer.  The request must be postmarked within 15 days from the date the Notice of Suspension/Revocation was issued to you and mailed to:

Missouri Department of Revenue
Driver and Vehicle Services Bureau
P.O. Box 3700
Jefferson City, Missouri 65105-3700

Q. What if I fail to correctly request a hearing?

A. If you do not correctly request a hearing within 15 days from the date the Notice of Suspension/Revocation is issued to you, your hearing will be denied and no further appeal is possible.

Q. If a hearing is granted, am I permitted to drive?

A. If a hearing is granted and you are eligible to drive in Missouri, a permit to drive will be mailed to you by the Director of Revenue.  The permit will allow you to drive until 15 days after the decision from the hearing is mailed to you.

Q.  When will I get my Missouri Driver’s License back?

A. If your license was suspended and you have fulfilled your reinstatement requirements, you can get your Missouri Driver’s License back 90 days from the starting date of your suspension.  The Missouri Director of Revenue will mail the license back to you with your reinstatement notice.

A. If your license was revoked for one year and you have fulfilled your reinstatement requirements, you must take and pass the complete driver examination and apply for a new license and pay the required fee.

Q. Can I have any type of driving privilege while I am suspended/ revoked?

A. If your license was suspended you must serve the first 30 days of your suspension.  After the first 30 days, you may receive a 60-day Restricted Driving Permit or apply for a Limited Driving Privilege (Hardship License).

Restricted Driving Permit

The 60-day Restricted Driving Permit can be used for work, school and to attend an alcohol education/treatment program.  You do not need to apply for this permit; rather, one will be issued to you, if you are eligible, after you file an SR-22 form with the Department of Revenue.  Note: The SR-22 is not required for individuals less than 21 years of age suspended for testing 0.020% or more.

Limited Driving Privilege

The Limited Driving Privilege can be used for work, school, alcohol education/treatment program, medical treatment, etc.  You must apply for the hardship license.  If you want to get a form to apply, click here.

A. If your license was revoked, you are not eligible for any type of driving privilege.

Q. Do I need to complete SATOP if I was not convicted?

A. Yes. Missouri law requires that you complete SATOP if you drove with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.

Q. What is an SR-22?

A. It is a form from your insurance company that shows your motor vehicle has liability insurance.  Click here for an example of an SR-22 form.

Q. When will the administrative suspension or revocation come off my driving record?

A. Never. Missouri law requires that it remain a part of your driver history.