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Do you lose your license for a DUI in Michigan?

Leia Doyle

Do you lose your license for a DUI in Michigan?

Driver’s License Suspension Every DUI crime is penalized by license suspension, which is handed down by the SOS (Secretary of State). If you are a first-time offender and convicted of OWI, your license will be suspended for 30 days, followed by 150 days of restricted driving privileges.

Is an OWI a misdemeanor Michigan?

A first offense OWI in Michigan is a crime categorized as a misdemeanor in Michigan. Drunk driving cases are taken very seriously by the courts, and a conviction of a first offense OWI can carry with it serious consequences.

How long does a OWI stay on your driving record in Michigan?

two years
If you get a DUI conviction in Michigan, the points will stay on record for two years. What does this mean? If you are DUI, known as Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), it will take 2 years before the points go. During this 2-year period, points from other offenses will stack over each other.

How long does a DUI affect insurance rates in Michigan?

In Michigan SR–22 insurance is required for three years after a DUI conviction. Not all insurance companies offer SR–22 policies. Many insurers cancel the policies of drivers with DUI convictions, and sometimes cancel the policy based only upon an arrest for drunk driving, even if you are ultimately exonerated.

How long does an OWI affect insurance in Michigan?

Required Proof of Insurance After DUI In Michigan SR–22 insurance is required for three years after a DUI conviction.

Is jail time mandatory for 2nd DUI in Michigan?

With a second offense comes mandatory jail time and potential loss of driver’s license for a full year. You certainly don’t have the benefit of the doubt with a prior DUI offense on your record. The proactive program is even more intense for a client with a prior DUI offense.

Is OWI the same as DUI?

The Difference Between an OWI and a DUI OWI and DUI are both acronyms used in reference to drunk driving. A person who is charged with a DUI is accused of driving while intoxicated. A person who is charged with an OWI is accused of operating while under the influence.