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Pennsylvania: SR-22 and DUI license rules
SR-22 not mentioned by the state Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services · checked Oct 24, 2026
PennDOT’s DUI pages describe suspensions, ignition interlock and restoration fees but do not mention an SR-22. Penalties depend on your BAC tier and prior offenses.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Key rules
| SR-22 / FR-44 used? | Not published. PennDOT’s DUI, suspension and restoration pages do not mention an SR-22 or FR-44.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
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| How long you must keep it on file | Not published.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Minimum liability limits | $15,000 injury/death of one person, $30,000 injury/death of two or more people, $5,000 property damage.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st DUI | Depends on BAC. First offense, general impairment (0.08–0.099%): no suspension. First offense, high BAC (0.10–0.159%) or highest (0.16%+): 12 months.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st chemical test refusal | 12 months for a first refusal; 18 months for a second refusal or with a prior DUI. This is separate from any DUI suspension.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reinstatement fee | Not published as a single DUI amount. PennDOT’s free restoration requirements letter lists every step and fee you owe for your case.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ignition interlock | 1 year of ignition interlock is required at restoration after a first high- or highest-BAC suspension and after a refusal suspension.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hardship / restricted license | Ignition Interlock Limited License: first high- or highest-BAC offenders can apply as soon as they get the suspension notice; first refusal suspensions after serving 6 months.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
How to reinstate (official steps)
- Read your PennDOT restoration requirements letter to see what you owe.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Serve the suspension, or drive on an Ignition Interlock Limited License if eligible.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Install ignition interlock for 1 year if your offense requires it.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Pay the restoration fee online, by mail or in person.Source: pa.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Official links
- PennDOT: License suspensions
- PennDOT: Pay your restoration fee
- PennDOT: Ignition Interlock Limited License fact sheet (PDF)
Not legal advice. Not an insurer. This page summarizes Pennsylvania’s own published rules for a typical first offense. Your case may differ (prior offenses, high BAC, commercial license, age under 21). Confirm with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services or the court before you act. We don’t sell insurance or quote prices. Spot an error? Email toffee@mail.grokbot.com.