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Arizona 90-Day APS Suspension

Administrative suspension after an Arizona DUI arrest: restricted driving and reinstatement.

Start with your own MVD record. An administrative per se (APS) suspension is separate from the criminal DUI case. Sign in to AZ MVD Now to review outstanding compliance actions. Do not drive until MVD confirms you have valid driving privileges.

What is an APS suspension?

An APS suspension commonly follows an alcohol or drug DUI arrest when the statutory testing and notice requirements are met. A standard APS suspension lasts 90 days. A later conviction may create separate requirements.

Driving during the 90 days

Option A: 30 days suspended, then up to 60 days restricted

Eligible drivers may qualify for a conventional restricted permit after the initial 30 days. Driving is limited to authorized purposes, such as qualifying work, school, or treatment trips. Screening and MVD issuance requirements apply.

Option B: Special ignition interlock restricted license (SIIRDL)

Some eligible drivers may use an interlock-restricted license instead of the conventional permit. Eligibility depends on the legal basis for the suspension, alcohol/drug facts, prior history, and MVD approval. Do not assume a drug-only APS qualifies for this option.

Option C: Serve the full 90 days

You may serve the full period without obtaining restricted driving privileges, then complete reinstatement.

Reinstatement checklist

  1. Check the suspension dates and any additional holds in AZ MVD Now.
  2. Complete an MVD-acceptable alcohol/drug screening and confirm the provider transmitted documentation.
  3. If seeking restricted driving, obtain the actual permit or SIIRDL before driving. If interlock is required, coordinate installation and reporting with an MVD-authorized provider.
  4. Confirm whether an SR-22 is required for another action. A standalone APS suspension does not ordinarily require an SR-22 by itself.
  5. Pay the fees shown on your MVD record, complete any remaining steps, and verify reinstatement.

If you were later convicted

Do not remove an interlock solely because the APS suspension ended. A later alcohol DUI conviction can trigger a separate mandatory interlock period. Eligible time under a properly issued SIIRDL may be credited; ask MVD to verify your credit and removal eligibility before changing or removing the device.

Frequently asked questions

My suspension period ended. Can I drive?

Not automatically. Complete all outstanding MVD requirements and verify that your driving privilege is valid before driving.

What if my license is from another state?

Arizona can restrict your privilege to drive in Arizona. Your home state may impose additional requirements; contact that licensing agency directly.

Does an APS suspension always require an SR-22?

No. A separate refusal, conviction, or other licensing action may require one. Check your individual MVD compliance report.

Official resources

AZ MVD NowMVD DUI informationMVD DUI servicesArizona statutes

Arizona MVD Driver Services: 602-255-0072. Ask MVD to identify the exact compliance action, effective dates, fees, and documentation still outstanding.

Important: This page provides general Arizona information, not individualized legal advice or confirmation of eligibility. The applicable statutes, court orders, MVD notices, and MVD compliance record control. Rules and fees may change. Out-of-state license holders must also contact their issuing state.

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