If you have lost your license because of DUI, you may apply for reinstatement with proof of a three‐year period of abstinence from all alcohol and drugs and successful completion of a treatment program.
Total Abstinence investigations are conducted by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement & Safety Division. Total Abstinence investigations encompass only a small percentage of these divisions assigned duties but are considered to be amongst the highest importance in the interest of public safety and liability for the State of Vermont. The investigation of alleged criminal activity is the primary responsibility of the DMV Enforcement & Safety Division, so it may take six (6) months to one (1) year before your investigation can be completed.
If you do not currently live in the State of Vermont:
If you have lost your license for life, because of DUIs, civil suspensions and/or refusals, you may apply for license reinstatement with proof of the required three‐year period of abstinence from all alcohol and drugs and the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program.