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 South Dakota, individuals who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked due to a DUI/DWI arrest can apply for reinstatement after the suspension or revocation period has ended. To do so, they must pay a reinstatement fee and provide proof of financial responsibility, typically in the form of SR-22 insurance. Additionally, they must fulfill all court-ordered obligations, which may include serving jail time, participating in work release programs, completing probation, attending DUI educational programs or alcohol treatment, and paying all associated fines and court costs. It is important to note that the license is not automatically reinstated; the individual must actively complete the reinstatement process. The specific requirements and procedures for reinstating a driver's license in South Dakota can be found in the state's statutes, particularly those related to motor vehicles and traffic regulation.