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Three or more DWI convictions (or refusals) within 10 years can result in permanent revocation. A waiver request is allowed after at least 5 years.

DWI Lookback Period for DMV Actions In 2012, the DMV implemented new regulations that provide for a 25-year lookback period. This allows the DMV to consider alcohol- and drug-related driving incidents that occurred within the last 25 years when evaluating an application for license reinstatement.

For most revocations, you must first request and receive approval from the DMV Driver Improvement Unit (DIU) before you can apply for a new driver license at a DMV office. If you are licensed in another state, you must obtain approval from DIU to have your NY State driving privilege restored.

After a third conviction, the law requires the offender to an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on every family car. Four or more convictions for DWI within the past 25 years can result in a jail sentence of up to seven years and a permanent revocation of the driving license.

You will not be eligible for a post-conditional license if you have been convicted of either DWAI or DWI within the previous five years. You will not be eligible for a post-conviction conditional license if this is your third DWI or DWAI offense within 25 years.

Stringent Penalties for Third DWI Convictions Such a crime is regularly charged as a Class D felony, which has the potential to bring prison terms lasting upwards of seven years and fines and costs that may exceed $10,000.

(d) “Serious driving offense” means (i) a fatal accident; (ii) a driving-related Penal Law conviction; (iii) conviction of two or more high-point driving violations, other than the violation that forms the basis for the record review under Section 132.2 of this Part; or (iv) 20 or more points from any violations, other ...