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Louisiana: SR-22 and DUI license rules
Form: SR-22 Agency: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) · checked Oct 24, 2026
Louisiana requires SR-22 insurance for 3 years after both the administrative (arrest) suspension and the DWI conviction suspension. Each suspension has its own fee.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
Key rules
| SR-22 / FR-44 used? | Yes. SR-22 is listed as a compliance requirement for both the administrative suspension and the DWI conviction suspension.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
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| How long you must keep it on file | 3 years from the date of arrest (administrative suspension) and 3 years from the date of conviction (DWI conviction suspension).Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Minimum liability limits | $15,000 bodily injury/death of one person, $30,000 for two or more persons, $25,000 property damage.Source: legis.la.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st DUI | Administrative suspension for a first test result of 0.08–0.14 (age 21+): 180 days (730 days at 0.15 or above). DWI first conviction: 365 days (730 days with BAC 0.20+).Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st chemical test refusal | First refusal (arrest on or after 9/1/09): 365 days suspension and 365 days of interlock if required.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reinstatement fee | $50 for the administrative (arrest) suspension; $100 for a first DWI conviction suspension.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ignition interlock | OMV lists an interlock length equal to the suspension for each arrest type when required (for example 180 days for a first 0.08–0.14 submit). It is required when the record shows a qualifying prior or other listed conditions.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hardship / restricted license | Yes. A restricted license is issued on proof that your vehicle has a functioning ignition interlock, after a first or second DWI conviction. A first offense at 0.15+ BAC requires the interlock for the whole two-year suspension.Source: legis.la.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
How to reinstate (official steps)
- Serve the mandatory suspension.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
- File SR-22 proof of financial responsibility for 3 years.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Pay the reinstatement fee(s).Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Sign an ignition interlock installment/agreement if required.Source: expresslane.org, checked Oct 24, 2026
Official links
Not legal advice. Not an insurer. This page summarizes Louisiana’s own published rules for a typical first offense. Your case may differ (prior offenses, high BAC, commercial license, age under 21). Confirm with Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) or the court before you act. We don’t sell insurance or quote prices. Spot an error? Email toffee@mail.grokbot.com.