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Michigan: SR-22 and DUI license rules
SR-22 not mentioned by the state Agency: Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) · checked Oct 24, 2026
In Michigan, a first drunk-driving offense brings up to 180 days of license suspension, or up to 1 year if your BAC was 0.17 or higher. Refusing a breath test means an automatic 1-year suspension. The pages checked do not mention an SR-22.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Key rules
| SR-22 / FR-44 used? | Not published. The Michigan State Police and Secretary of State pages checked do not mention an SR-22 or FR-44.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
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| How long you must keep it on file | Not published.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Minimum liability limits | $250,000 per person / $500,000 per accident bodily injury and $10,000 property damage. You can choose lower bodily injury limits, but not below $50,000/$100,000, by signing a state form.Source: legislature.mi.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st DUI | First offense, BAC below 0.17: up to 180 days suspension. First offense, BAC 0.17 or higher: up to 1 year suspension.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st chemical test refusal | Automatic 1-year suspension for a first refusal; 2 years for a second within 7 years.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reinstatement fee | $125 license reinstatement fee, paid to the Secretary of State before the license is issued or returned.Source: legislature.mi.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ignition interlock | For BAC 0.17 or higher, interlock use is required to get a restricted license after 45 days of suspension.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hardship / restricted license | A restricted license with interlock is possible after 45 days of suspension for BAC 0.17 or higher. Rules for lower BAC: Not published on the pages checked.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
How to reinstate (official steps)
- Serve the suspension.Source: michigan.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Pay the $125 reinstatement fee to the Secretary of State.Source: legislature.mi.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Official links
Not legal advice. Not an insurer. This page summarizes Michigan’s own published rules for a typical first offense. Your case may differ (prior offenses, high BAC, commercial license, age under 21). Confirm with Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) or the court before you act. We don’t sell insurance or quote prices. Spot an error? Email toffee@mail.grokbot.com.