Do you know what to expect after a first DUI or OVUII in Hawaii? It can get confusing and overwhelming fast, but just take a deep breath! With your legal representatives, the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office (ADLRO) and Smart Start, your Ignition Interlock provider, you’ll be back on the road before you know it.
With an OVUII, you could be subject to both criminal and administrative penalties. The administrative factor is all about your driver’s license and is separate from your court-related orders. Now that you know there are two components to your OVUII in Hawaii, let’s go over a typical timeline of a first OVUII to decide what you need to do next.
A First OVUII Timeline: Arrest and Hiring an Attorney
The first thing that happens with an OVUII is the arrest when an officer pulls you over on suspicion of OVUII or Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. Your driver’s license was probably revoked, and you were issued a temporary permit that allows you to drive for 30 days from your arrest date. Once you are released, you may want to hire legal representation at this time so they can advise you on what to do next to help with your case, because you’ll have a couple of timely options laid out before you regarding your license.
Scheduling an Administrative Hearing
Let’s go over your first option. Within three calendar days from your arrest date, you have the choice to contest your driver’s license revocation with the ADLRO or the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office. To do this, you’ll need to fill out the Request to Reconsider Administrative Revocation of License form.
You can send the form in whichever way you prefer:
- Email to [email protected]
- Fax to 808-534-6888
- Send to the ADLRO at 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 500 in Honolulu, HI 96813
The ADLRO generally has eight calendar days to process and come to a decision on alcohol-related offenses. This decision will determine whether your driver’s license will remain revoked or not and for how long. Once the ADLRO has made their decision and you are notified, you’ll have six calendar days to schedule the hearing within your temporary permit driving period.
Your other option is to not do anything at all. If you don’t contest your driver’s license or you fail to schedule a hearing, your license revocation will be sustained. You will receive a letter from the ADLRO confirming the revocation and the length of the revocation period.
In any case, if you qualify for one, you’ll need to apply for an Ignition Interlock Permit (IIP) to drive again during your revocation period. You do not have to request a hearing to apply for an IIP. Let’s discuss the IIP and how to obtain one.
Obtaining an Ignition Interlock Permit
During your license revocation period, you’ll have the option to operate a vehicle with a Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device. First, however, you’ll need an IIP from the ADLRO after you install your device.
Sign the application for an Ignition Interlock Permit and send it to:
Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office (ADLRO)
American Savings Bank Tower
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 500
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
You also need to send a copy of your Smart Start Ignition Interlock lease agreement (as proof of your device installation) and proof of valid motor vehicle insurance, or self-insurance for any vehicle in which an Ignition Interlock has been installed.
The IIP is not available for individuals who had a suspended/revoked/invalid license at the time of arrest.
Court for a First OVUII in Hawaii
Let’s go over what your penalties may be from an OVUII conviction in court. Remember that these penalties differ from your administrative penalties.
- Court costs
- Substance abuse assessment and a 14-hour minimum substance abuse rehabilitation program
- Any one or more of the following:
- 72 hours of community service
- Between 48 hours and five days of jail time
- Possible fines
- License revocation (this period usually lasts for one year for first-time OVUIIs)
- A breath/chemical test refusal means an automatic, two-year license revocation period
Your Ignition Interlock Requirement
If you are eligible, a Smart Start Ignition Interlock is your key to drive again after a first OVUII. An Ignition Interlock must be installed on any vehicle you operate, and the typical requirement period is one year. You’ll need an IIP as your temporary driver’s license once you install your Ignition Interlock.
If you have any questions about your OVUII, contact your legal representative, the ADLRO or the court. Have any questions about the Hawaii Ignition Interlock program? Smart Start is standing by ready to help at [company_variable name=”Corporate Telephone Number Link”].
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