A 3-minute lesson from the Alaska course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
DMV's administrative revocation is a civil action, separate from your criminal case. It happens even if the court dismisses the charge or finds you not guilty, so you must deal with both processes.
Know the rule
After a DUI arrest, if you refuse a breath test or your result is .08 or more, DMV revokes your license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license, even if the DUI or Refusal charge is dismissed.
During a revocation or disqualification you may not drive the affected class of vehicle, get another license, or apply for a license in Alaska or any other state.
It is illegal in Alaska for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol. If you're under 21 and operate a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft after drinking any amount, you can be arrested or cited.
If you're under 21 and refuse a breath test, or your result shows any alcohol, DMV revokes your privilege, even if the citation is dismissed or you're found not guilty.
Minor operating after consuming, or minor refusing a chemical test, is an infraction. On conviction the court must order community service and/or a fine up to $1,000.
A 19-year-old drinks one beer and drives. At a stop her breath shows a small amount of alcohol. It's her first offense, so DMV revokes her license for 30 days, even if the court later dismisses the citation.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What is the administrative revocation period for a first-offense DUI or refusal?
30 days
60 days
90 days
1 year
Answer: 90 days
A first DUI or refusal offense carries a 90-day administrative revocation.