Colorado Department of Revenue

Reinstatement Information

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You are eligible to reinstate if you have served all the time that was required under restraint on all of your restraint actions.  The department will reinstate a driving privilege if all of the reinstatement requirements are met and your driving privilege is not under restraint for any other type of action.

 

If any of these problems apply to you please click on the link and find more information.

 

Restraint Actions

 

What are the requirements for reinstatement of my driver's license if...?

Q I have too many points against my license?
Q I failed to pay a ticket(s) in Colorado or another state?
Q I was behind in paying my Child Support?

 

 

Alcohol or Controlled Substance Problems (Under 21 Driver)

 

What are the requirements for reinstatement of my driver's license if...?

Q I have one conviction for alcohol/drug use while driving?
Q I was stopped with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .02 < .08?
Q I was stopped with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .02 < .05?
Q I was convicted of DUI or DWAI?
Q I have a Felony or Non-Felony Drug Conviction?
Q I was convicted of driving under the influence of a Controlled Substance?
Q I had underage buy/possession of alcohol?

 

 

Alcohol or Controlled Substance Problems (Adult Driver)

 

What are the requirements for reinstatement of my driver's license if...?

Q I was stopped with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or more (1st stop)?
Q I was stopped with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 (2nd stop)?
Q I was stopped with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or more (3rd or subsequent stop)?
Q I have a Refusal to take BAC test?
Q I have a Second refusal to take BAC test?
Q I have a Third or more refusals to take BAC test?
Q I have a Felony or Non-Felony Drug conviction?
Q I have Two Alcohol Convictions?
Q I have Three Alcohol Convictions?

 

 

Insurance Problems

 

What are the requirements for reinstatement of my driver's license if...?

Q I was convicted in court of a No Liability Insurance ticket or did not carry insurance?
Q I cancelled SR22 insurance prior to end of the requirement?
Q I received a ticket or was involved in an accident when under an insurance restraint?
Q I was given an Affidavit and Notice of Suspension by an officer at a traffic stop?

 

 

Major Violation

 

What are the requirements for reinstatement of my driver's license if...?

Q I have committed vehicular homicide or assault while driving a motor vehicle?
Q I have a history of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance?
Q I have used a motor vehicle to commit a felony?
Q I have been convicted of failure to stop and render aid?
Q I have given false affidavit or statement under oath to the department regarding ownership or operation of a motor vehicle?
Q I have been found with underage possession or purchase of alcohol?
Q I have been convicted of Motor vehicle theft, trespass, or criminal mischief causing damage to a motor vehicle?
Q I have been convicted of defacing property?