A person whose driver’s license has been suspended or revoked following an arrest for DUI/DWI generally may apply to have their license reinstated at the end of the suspension or revocation period by paying a reissue or reinstatement fee and providing proof of financial responsibility (insurance)—but only after completing any court-ordered sentence, including (1) jail or prison time, (2) work furlough or work release, (3) probation, (4) DUI traffic school, alcohol rehabilitation, treatment, or intervention programs, and (5) payment of fines and court costs.

A driver’s license that has been suspended or revoked is not automatically reinstated when the suspension or revocation period ends, and the driver must complete the reinstatement process to drive legally.

Laws regarding the reinstatement of a driver's license after suspension or revocation for a DUI/DWI arrest vary from state to state and are generally located in a state's statutes—often in the vehicle code, transportation code, or vehicle and traffic code.

In Illinois, a person whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked due to a DUI/DWI arrest must complete several steps to have their license reinstated after the suspension or revocation period. This includes paying a reinstatement fee and providing proof of financial responsibility, typically in the form of SR-22 insurance. Additionally, the individual must fulfill all court-ordered obligations, which may include serving jail time, participating in work release programs, completing probation, attending DUI traffic school, undergoing alcohol treatment programs, and paying all associated fines and court costs. It is important to note that the license is not automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension or revocation period; the driver must actively complete the reinstatement process. The specific requirements and procedures for reinstating a driver's license in Illinois can be found in the Illinois Vehicle Code and are administered by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.