Drunk Driving DUI Law

In order to keep driving privileges in a Utah DUI case, you must prevail both before the court and the Driver License Division (DLD) separately. The Driver License Division (DLD) will grant you an opportunity for a civil administrative hearing, upon receiving a written request within 10 calendar days of arrest.

Send request to:

Driver License Division, P.O. Box 30560, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0560 attn: DUI Section. (or contact a qualified Utah DUI lawyer for assistance).

Failure to properly request a hearing or to appear for a hearing, WILL result in MANDATORY loss of driving privilege. A criminal conviction of DUI / DWI or any drug related or evading offense (from court) or an adverse administrative determination (from Driver License Division) WILL result in loss of driving privilege for as little as 90 DAYS and could be for SEVERAL YEARS.

The Utah Driver License Division has compiled a list of common questions that arise in Utah DUI cases. Even if a non-Utah resident is arrested for DUI in Utah, the Utah DUI suspension may impact the license in their home state. For Non-Utah residents, the rule is that Utah will administratively issue you a license and then suspend said license and notify your home state, nine times out of ten your home state will then suspend your driver’s license.

In addition to the criminal penalties which can be imposed for a DUI arrest, the DLD can suspend the offender’s driver’s license for anywhere from 3 months to several years. The determination of whether or not to suspend the driver’s license is an administrative action taken by the DLD. Prior to the issuance of a suspension order, the DLD may hold an informal administrative hearing.

REMEMBER, if a Hearing Request is not received by the Driver License Division on time, the hearing is waived, and the Division will take action against the license. Unlike some states, which allow a DUI / DWI offender to obtain a restricted license for school or work, Utah offers no such concession in drunk driving cases. Additionally, if caught driving on a suspended license, a new misdemeanor charge will certainly be filed.

Not drinking and driving is always the best practice, but if you need a Utah DUI Attorney make sure to visit the UTAH Legal Directory to find a lawyer that fits your needs.
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