Suspended – Revoked License in Oklahoma

(SEE BELOW FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) INFORMATION)

There is a difference between having your Oklahoma driver’s license suspended and having it revoked.

• A suspension means you cannot drive for a certain period of time, but can get your license back later.
• A revocation of your license means your driver’s license is cancelled, and you will need to submit to an investigation before you can obtain another license.

Insurance companies keep a close watch on license suspensions / revocations. Your insurance premiums may go up drastically, and you may be labeled a “high-risk” customer. Even worse, your insurance company may cancel your policy, leaving you to search for insurance with the “high-risk” driver tag, meaning you’ll have to pay much higher premiums. It is recommended that you get in touch with a DUI/DWI lawyer as they are experts at handling such incidents and can offer you the best advice. Additionally, you will face Heavy Fines and Reinstatement Fees, and Points on your driver’s license! All this information can be found on our website. You could also contact an STA Advisor absolutely FREE!!!

There are a variety of reasons why your Oklahoma driver’s license might be suspended. Some of these are related to specific driving violations, while others may be due to violation of other State laws. Depending on the reason for your suspension, the duration and requirements for reinstating your driver’s license will vary. The following are some of the most common reasons for an Oklahoma driver’s license to be suspended or revoked.

• Driving Under the Influence. Your Oklahoma driver’s license will be suspended if you are found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. The length of the suspension varies according to the nature of the offense. If your blood alcohol content (BAC):

0.05% to 0.08%:

1st offense: license suspension of 30 days

2nd offense: license suspension of 6 months

3rd offense: license suspension of 1 year. Your will also face a $100 fine or 6 months in jail.

If your BAC is over 0.08% you are legally classified as intoxicated and the penalties are more severe.

• 1st offense: the fine is up to $1,000 and the jail time is between 10 days and 1 year.
• 2nd offense: the fine increases to $5,000 and the jail term to between 1 year and 7 years.
• 3rd or subsequent offense: the fine is $5,000 and the jail term between 1 and 10 years.

Once you are convicted of DUI, the Department of Public Safety is notified and they will suspend or revoke your license.

• For a 1st offense the suspension period is 180 days.
• For a 2nd offense, the suspension period is 1 year if you had only one prior DUI conviction within the past 5 years. If you have had 2 or more DUI convictions within that time, your license will be suspended for 3 years.
• Refusal to Take a Breath or Urine Test: For refusing to take a breath or urine test when requested, your license will be immediately suspended for between 180 days and 3 years – even if you have not been drinking.
• Excessive Moving Violations: Like most other States, Oklahoma operates a point system, in which drivers accumulate points on their license for every moving violation that they commit. If you accumulate 10 or more points in a 5-year period, your license will be suspended. The Oklahoma DPS will notify you of the duration of your suspension.
• Failure to Stop After an Accident: Your license will be suspended if you fail to stop and give assistance after a traffic accident in which you were involved and in which another person was killed or injured.
• Giving False Information: Your license will be suspended if you supply false information in order to obtain a driving license, failing to notify the DPS of name and address changes, or in any other legal matter relating to owning a vehicle.
• Driving with a Suspended License: You may face a $500 fine and 6 months in jail.
• Insurance Law Violations.
• Any Drug Conviction: Any drug conviction (misdemeanor or felony) – not necessarily involving a motor vehicle – will result in license suspension.

For information about your specific suspension, please contact the Oklahoma DPS by phone at (405) 425-2424 or by completing an online contact form on the Oklahoma DMV website.

Having your Oklahoma driver’s license suspended is a serious matter, and it is essential to adhere to State law in the event that your license is suspended. If your license is suspended, you may be eligible to apply for a hardship license, which will allow you to drive with limitations, for example, to and from work or church or for the purpose of obtaining alcohol treatment. A hardship license only allows you to drive during daylight hours. If your license was suspended as a result of a DUI conviction, you will probably be required to fit an ignition interlock system to your vehicle. To find out if you are eligible for a hardship license, or to find out more about the ignition interlock system, you should call (405) 425-2098. If you believe your license may be suspended due to one of the reasons listed above it is advisable to speak with a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer.

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will send a notice of suspension to your current mail address. If you wish to challenge the suspension, you may request a hearing in court. You must complete a Request for Hearing or Modified Driver’s License form and mail it to the address specified on the form or submit it in person at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety office located at: 3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

If the OK DMV has suspended your license for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you can request your hearing to be done over the phone. An administrative law judge will hear your case, and determine whether your driver’s license should be suspended or not. In addition, drivers whose license may be suspended due to accumulating excessive points may be eligible to enroll in a Driver Improvement Program. Completing a Driver Improvement Program removes 2 points from the current driving record, and in some cases can enable an individual to avoid having his license suspended. It is also a good idea to seek the advice of a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer, based on the reason for the suspension.

While your driver’s license is suspended, you may be eligible to obtain a modified or restricted driver’s license that allows you to drive to and from work. To request a modified Oklahoma driver’s license, you will need a completed “Information for Modified Driver’s License” form and payment for the $175 fee (See “Fees to Reinstate Your Suspended License” below.), and mail it to the address specified on the form or submit it in person at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety office located at:

3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

NOTE: If you accept a modified driver’s license, you cannot request a suspension hearing.

If you refuse or fail a BAC test when arrested on suspicion for a DUI/DWI to have your license reinstated you will need to:

• Pay the reinstatement fees.
• Complete a Drug and Alcohol Assessment.
• Install an ignition interlock device, depending on the circumstances of your DUI/DWI offense.

In addition to the above Oklahoma DMV penalties, if you receive a DUI conviction from the court, you may also need to satisfy court requirements, including:

• Additional driver license suspensions, which may vary in length depending on the number of convictions you’ve had.
• Installing an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, if you’ve had multiple convictions.
• Jail time, which will vary depending on the number of convictions you have had.
• Paying fines.

For information regarding your suspended license, please contact the Oklahoma DPS or the court that processed your conviction.

The fees to reinstate your Oklahoma driver license will vary depending on the reason for your suspension. To confirm your reinstatement costs, contact the Oklahoma DPS.

The costs generally are:

• $350 to reinstate your suspended license, if it was suspended for violating insurance laws.
• $175 for a modified driver’s license.

Accepted Payment Methods: Contact your local Oklahoma DPS office to confirm what payment methods they accept. There may be specific payment requirements depending on your situation. For reinstatement for violating insurance laws, a cashier’s check or money order payable to “Department of Public Safety” is accepted. For a Modified Driver’s License a cashier’s check, money order or an Attorney’s trust account check are accepted.

If you want to contest your CDL suspension/disqualification, you can request an Oklahoma DPS administrative hearing. NOTE: OK DPS hearings have no affect on court decisions.

You’ll need to complete a Request for Hearing or Modified Driver’s License form and return it to the OK DPS either by mail to the address specified on the form or in person at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety office located at 3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

If both your Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License and non-commercial driver’s licenses are suspended/ revoked, you may be eligible for a modified or restricted license that allows you to drive to authorized locations only.

NOTE: You cannot use a restricted driver’s license to drive a commercial vehicle.

To request a modified driver’s license you will need to complete am Information for Modified Driver’s License form and supply a cashier’s check, money order, or an attorney’s trust account check for the $175 fee.

Submit the above in person to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety office located at:

3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Or by mail to:

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
, P.O. Box 11415
, Oklahoma City, OK 73136

NOTE: If you accept a modified driver’s license, you cannot request an Oklahoma administrative suspension hearing.

The requirements to reinstate your CDL will depend on the reason for your suspension or disqualification. To reinstate your Oklahoma CDL, you may need to:

• Complete the duration of your suspension/disqualification.
• Satisfy any court requirements/fines you have unresolved.
• Provide an SR22 from your insurance company, if necessary.
• Pay DPS CDL processing and reinstatement fees.
• Pass the OK CDL knowledge and driving skills tests.

For information about your specific reinstatement requirements and fees, use the online contact form. You will need to provide your full name, birth date, and driver’s license number. Alternatively, you can also call the OK DPS at (405) 425-2424.