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 Tennessee, after a driver's license has been suspended or revoked due to a DUI/DWI arrest, the individual must wait until the end of the suspension or revocation period before applying for reinstatement. To legally drive again, the individual must complete the reinstatement process, which includes paying a reinstatement fee and providing proof of financial responsibility, typically in the form of auto insurance. Additionally, the individual must fulfill all court-ordered obligations, which may include serving jail or prison time, participating in work furlough or work release programs, completing probation, attending DUI traffic school, and undergoing alcohol rehabilitation or treatment programs. The individual is also required to pay any fines and court costs associated with their case. It is important to note that the driver's license is not automatically reinstated once the suspension or revocation period ends; the driver must actively complete the necessary steps for reinstatement. The specific laws and requirements for reinstating a driver's license in Tennessee can be found in the state's statutes, particularly those related to vehicle or transportation codes.