Reinstating a Driver's License in Arizona

Suspensions include point suspensions (see point system), failing to attend Traffic Survival School, failure to appear, and insurance violations: driving without insurance brings a three-month suspension (or a court-ordered restricted license), a second conviction within three years six months of license and plate suspension, and a third within three years one year. Licenses stay suspended or revoked until all reinstatement requirements are met; a reinstatement fee and re-application fee are required to end any suspension or revocation.

MVD can issue a special ignition interlock restricted driver license (SIIRDL) in some DUI and refusal cases after alcohol or drug screening, which requires a working interlock for the rest of the suspension period; accepting one waives the right to an administrative hearing. It is not available after a second refusal within 84 months. For a qualifying first DUI administrative suspension, MVD suspends driving for 30 days and then restricts it for at least 60 days once the driver proves completion of alcohol or drug screening. For a first no-insurance violation, MVD (not the court) may restrict driving privileges for three months instead of suspending them, after verifying the driver has current insurance.