A 30 day “hard” suspension (90 days for a refusal) begins either after the first 10 days following the arrest, or after the initial hardship permit expires after the formal review hearing. During the “hard suspension” you may not drive for any purpose. On a first DUI, after the hard suspension runs, you may apply for a hardship permit after several conditions are met. Typically, the department will grant you a business purposes only hardship license. If you have a prior DUI conviction hardship permits are only granted in certain circumstances.