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Question: I was arrested last weekend for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. My driver's license has been suspended for 60 days, but I haven't been convicted for the DUI. Do I have to report this to the FAA?

Answer: Yes. As stated in 14 CFR 61.15(c), a motor vehicle action is not just a DUI conviction, but any cancellation, suspension, or revocation of a license to operate a motor vehicle for a cause related to the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, impaired, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug.

Paragraph (e) states what information is required in the written report to the FAA; they require the report within 60 days of the motor vehicle action. If you are convicted at a later date for this DUI, you must provide an additional written report to the FAA because they require a report for each motor vehicle action.

For information on FAA enforcement, view AOPA's subject report online. Learn more about AOPA's Legal Services Plan and the benefits of coverage online