§ 5-65-104 — Seizure, suspension, and revocation of license - Temporary permits - Ignition interlock restricted license

(a) (1) At the time of arrest for operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more in the person's breath or blood, as provided in § 5-65-103 , the arrested person shall immediately surrender his or her driver's license, driver's permit, or other evidence of driving privilege to the arresting law enforcement officer as provided in § 5-65-402 . (2) The Office of Driver Services or its designated official shall suspend or revoke the driving privilege of an arrested person or shall suspend any nonresident driving privilege of an arrested person, as provided in § 5-65-402 . The suspension or revocation shall be based on the number of previous offenses as follows: (A) Suspension for: (i) (a) Six (6) months for the first offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of at least eight hundredths (0.08) by weight of alcohol in the person's blood or breath, § 5-65-103 . (b) If the Office of Driver Services allows the issuance of an ignition interlock restricted license under § 5-65-118 , the ignition interlock restricted license shall be available immediately. (c) The restricted driving permit under § 5-65-120 is not allowed for a suspension under this subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i); and (ii) (a) Suspension for six (6) months for the first offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated by the ingestion of or by the use of a controlled substance. (b) The ignition interlock restricted license provision of § 5-65-118 does not apply to a suspension under subdivision (a)(2)(A)(ii) (a) of this section; (B) (i) Suspension for twenty-four (24) months for a second offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood or breath, § 5-65-103 , within five (5) years of the first offense. (ii) However, if the office allows the issuance of an ignition interlock restricted license under § 5-65-118 , the restricted license is available immediately. (iii) The ignition interlock restricted license provision of § 5-65-118 does not apply to the suspension under subdivisions (a)(2)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section if the person is arrested for an offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle or motorboat while intoxicated by the ingestion of or by the use of a controlled substance; (C) (i) Suspension for thirty (30) months for the third offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood or breath, § 5-65-103 , within five (5) years of the first offense. (ii) However, if the office allows the issuance of an ignition interlock restricted license under § 5-65-118 , the restricted license is available immediately. (iii) The ignition interlock restricted license provision of § 5-65-118 does not apply to the suspension under subdivisions (a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii) if the person is arrested for an offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated by the ingestion of or by the use of a controlled substance; and (D) (i) Revocation for four (4) years, during which no restricted permits may be issued, for the fourth or subsequent offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle or motorboat while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood or breath, § 5-65-103 , within five (5) years of the first offense. (ii) A person whose driver's license is revoked under this subdivision (a)(2)(D) is required to install a functioning ignition interlock device on his or her motor vehicle under § 5-65-118(a)(1)(B) if the person regains his or her driver's license. (3) If a person is a resident who is convicted of driving without a license or permit to operate a motor vehicle or motorboat and the underlying basis for the suspension, revocation, or restriction of the license or permit was for a violation of § 5-65-103 , in addition to any other penalties provided for under law, the court may restrict the offender to an ignition interlock restricted license for a period of one (1) year prior to the reinstatement or reissuance of a license or permit after the person would otherwise be eligible for reinstatement or reissuance of the person's license or permit. (4) In order to determine the number of previous offenses to consider when suspending or revoking the arrested person's driving privilege, the office shall consider as a previous offense any of the following that occurred within the five (5) years immediately before the current offense: (A) A conviction for an offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more in the person's breath or blood, including a violation of § 5-10-105(a)(1)(A) or § 5-10-105(a)(1)(B) , that occurred: (i) In Arkansas; or (ii) In another state; or (B) A suspension or revocation of driving privilege for an arrest for operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat on the waters of this state or a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while there was an alcohol concentration of eight hundredths (0.08) or more in the person's breath or blood under § 5-65-103 when the person was not subsequently acquitted of the criminal charges. (b) (1) (A) A person whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked under this section is required to complete an alcohol education program or an alcohol treatment program as approved by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services unless the charges are dismissed or the person is acquitted of the charges upon which the suspension or revocation is based. (B) If during the period of suspension or revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section the person commits an additional violation of § 5-65-103 , he or she is also required to complete an approved alcohol education program or alcohol treatment program for each additional violation, unless: (i) The additional charges are dismissed; or (ii) He or she is acquitted of the additional charges. (2) A person whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked under this section shall furnish proof of: (A) Attendance at and completion of the alcohol education program or the alcohol treatment program required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section before reinstatement of his or her suspended or revoked driving privilege; or (B) Dismissal or acquittal of the charge on which the suspension or revocation is based. (3) Even if a person has filed a de novo petition for review under former subsection (c) of this section, the person is entitled to reinstatement of driving privileges upon complying with this subsection and is not required to postpone reinstatement until the disposition of the de novo review in circuit court has occurred.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1094,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 299,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 479,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 479,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1983, No. 549, § 13; 1985, No. 113, § 1; 1985, No. 1064, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2511; Acts 1989, No. 368, § 1; 1989, No. 621, § 1; 1993, No. 736, § 1; 1995, No. 802, § 1; 1997, No. 830, § 1; 1997, No. 1325, § 2; 1999, No. 1077, § 9; 1999, No. 1468, § 1; 1999, No. 1508, § 7; 2001, No. 561, §§ 3-5; No. 1501, § 1; 2003, No. 541, § 1; 2003, No. 1036, § 1; 2003, No. 1462, § 1; 2003, No. 1779, § 1; 2005, No. 1234, § 3; 2005, No. 1768, § 1; 2007, No. 712, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 75; 2007, No. 1196, § 1; 2009, No. 359, §§ 1--3; 2009, No. 650, § 2; 2009, No. 922, § 1; 2009, No. 1293, § 1.