Six-year license loss for injury DUIs by drivers with four recent prior DUIs
A person convicted of DUI causing injury who has four or more DUI-related convictions in the past 10 years loses their license for six years. After 12 months they may seek a restricted license if in a DUI program and using an ignition interlock.
Who it affects
Drivers with repeat DUI convictions who injure someone
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on January 1, 2031.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply: six-year license suspension for repeat injury DUIs begins
Official text
California AB 1687: Driver’s licenses: revocation.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.