AR DMV AR DMV DUI and Alcohol Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is the license suspension for a first DWI conviction in Arkansas?
- 30 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
- 1 year
Correct answer: 90 days
A first DWI conviction in Arkansas carries a mandatory 90-day driver's license suspension.
Question 2: What device may an Arkansas court order installed on a vehicle following a DWI conviction?
- Speed limiter
- Dashboard camera
- Ignition interlock device (IID) (Correct answer)
- GPS tracker
Correct answer: Ignition interlock device (IID)
Arkansas courts may (and in some cases must) order an ignition interlock device installed, which requires a clean breath sample to start the vehicle.
Question 3: What is the 'lookback period' Arkansas uses when determining prior DWI offenses for sentencing?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- Lifetime
Correct answer: 10 years
Arkansas uses a 10-year lookback period, meaning prior DWI convictions within the past 10 years count toward escalating penalties.
Question 4: What is the penalty for a second DWI conviction in Arkansas?
- Same as first offense
- Fine up to $5,000, 7 days to 1 year in jail, 24-month license suspension (Correct answer)
- Fine up to $500, 30-day suspension
- Automatic felony charge
Correct answer: Fine up to $5,000, 7 days to 1 year in jail, 24-month license suspension
A second DWI in Arkansas (within 10 years) carries fines up to $5,000, between 7 days and 1 year in jail, and a 24-month license suspension.
Question 5: At what number of DWI convictions does the offense become a felony in Arkansas?
- Second
- Third
- Fourth (Correct answer)
- Fifth
Correct answer: Fourth
A fourth DWI conviction (Class D felony) or a third conviction if a minor was in the vehicle can result in felony charges under Arkansas law.
Question 6: In Arkansas, can a DWI conviction be expunged from your record?
- Yes, after any DWI if 5 years pass
- Yes, a first-offense DWI may be expunged after completing all requirements and a waiting period (Correct answer)
- No, DWI convictions can never be expunged
- Only if the charge was reduced from a felony
Correct answer: Yes, a first-offense DWI may be expunged after completing all requirements and a waiting period
Arkansas allows first-time DWI offenders to petition for expungement after completing their sentence, probation, and the required waiting period.
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How long is the license suspension for a first DWI conviction in Arkansas?