Pueblo County Express Consent Hearing Guide
How to request your Colorado DMV hearing and protect your driving privileges.
Last verified: January 2026
7-Day Deadline - Shortest in the Nation
Colorado has the shortest DMV hearing request deadline in the country. You have exactly 7 calendar days from your arrest (including weekends and holidays) to request an Express Consent hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically revoked with no opportunity to contest.
Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:
If You Request in Time
- Temporary permit until hearing
- Chance to contest revocation
- Opportunity to challenge evidence
If You Miss the Deadline
- Automatic license revocation
- No hearing, no appeal
- 9 months (1st) to 2 years (repeat)
How to Request Your Hearing
Phone Request
DMV Hearings Section - expect wait times
Information You'll Need
From Your Paperwork:
- Driver License Number
- Date of Arrest
- Arresting Agency
- Express Consent Affidavit (if given)
Personal Information:
- Full Legal Name
- Current Address
- Date of Birth
- Phone Number & Email
Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) Designation
Colorado has harsh enhanced penalties for certain offenders. You'll be designated as a PDD if ANY of these apply:
BAC 0.15% or Higher
High BAC automatically triggers PDD, even for first offense
Refused Testing
Chemical test refusal triggers PDD and longer revocation
Prior DUI/DWAI
Any prior alcohol-related driving offense
PDD Consequences:
- 2-year ignition interlock requirement (mandatory)
- Level II alcohol therapy (68+ hours)
- Higher SR-22 insurance requirements
- Longer revocation periods
After You Request
Temporary Permit
ImmediateDrive legally until your hearing
Hearing Notice
10-30 daysDate, time, and format mailed to you
Prepare Defense
Before hearingGather evidence, hire attorney
Attend Hearing
Scheduled dateUsually by phone
Decision
Usually same dayWin: keep license. Lose: revocation starts
Temporary Permit
Immediate
Drive until hearing
Hearing Notice
10-30 days
Date mailed to you
Prepare
Before hearing
Gather evidence
Attend Hearing
Scheduled
Phone or in-person
Decision
Same day
Win or revocation
What to Expect at the Hearing
Duration
30-60 minutes typically
Who's There
You, your attorney (optional), DMV hearing officer
What They Review
Probable cause, proper procedures, chemical test validity
Evidence That Can Help
- Body cam footage showing procedural errors
- Breathalyzer calibration records
- 20-minute observation period violations
- Medical conditions affecting field sobriety tests
If You Lose Your Hearing
Losing the Express Consent hearing means your license will be revoked. However, you still have options:
Early Reinstatement (IID)
Drive with ignition interlock device
Restricted License
Limited driving for work/essentials
Colorado DMV Hearings Office
For license reinstatement or in-person hearing requests:
FAQ
Related Guides
The driver in Pueblo has 7 days (including weekends) from the date of a DUI arrest to request a hearing regarding their driver's license revocation. This timeframe is critical, and missing it results in automatic license revocation on the 8th day, without a grace period.
What is an ALR Hearing in Pueblo County, Colorado?
In Colorado, the DUI process is bifurcated. The criminal court handles the DUI charge, but the Colorado Department of Revenue (DMV) independently handles your driving privileges. This DMV process is administrative and separate from the criminal case. An Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing allows you to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. Many Pueblo residents focus solely on the criminal case and inadvertently lose their license by missing deadlines in the administrative track.
Grounds for License Suspension in Pueblo County
If, upon arrest, the driver took a breath test (and failed) or refused testing, the officer immediately serves a "Notice of Revocation." This yellow paper serves as a temporary 7-day license.
How to Request an ALR Hearing
To request an ALR hearing, you must act quickly. The request must be filed within those crucial 7 days. Hearings are conducted by the Department of Revenue Hearings Division, and these are now almost exclusively remote via Zoom or phone. However, the request must be filed on time to avoid automatic suspension.
Pueblo Driver License Office
The Pueblo Driver License office is located at 827 W. 4th St, Pueblo, CO 81003. It offers full services, including license reinstatement. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Reinstatement Requirements in Pueblo
Reinstatement involves a specific sequence of actions, not just paying a fee:
- SR-22 Insurance: Obtain a certificate of financial responsibility.
- Interlock Installation: Install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) if required (mandatory for BAC > 0.15 or Refusal).
- Reinstatement Fee: Pay the $95 fee.
- Clearing Holds: Ensure no other states (NDR check) have holds on the license.
Appointments are strongly recommended via mydmv.colorado.gov, as walk-ins for reinstatement can result in multi-hour waits. If one document is missing (e.g., the SR-22 hasn't updated in the system), the trip may be wasted.
Administrative Revocation vs. Court Suspension
A common confusion in Pueblo: "The judge dismissed my case, why is my license still revoked?" The DMV process is independent, and a dismissal in criminal court does not automatically reinstate the license if the DMV Admin Per Se revocation is already in effect. You must navigate both tracks separately.
If you are facing a DUI in Pueblo County, remember the crucial 7-day deadline to request your ALR hearing and protect your driving privileges.
The Pueblo Driver License office is located at 827 W. 4th St, Pueblo, CO 81003.
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