Can a police officer confiscate my driver's license at the scene of a DUI?

Can a police officer confiscate my driver's license at the scene of a DUI?

Neil Shouse (Defense Attorney) gives expert video advice on: Can I be acquitted on DUI charges and still lose my driver's license?; Can a police officer confiscate my driver's license at the scene of a DUI?; What is a 'temporary restricted license' or 'TRL'? and more...

A police officer can confiscate your physical driver's license at the scene of a DUI if you are arrested, and that is fairly typical. However, what he will do is give you a temporary license in its place. That temporary license allows you to drive temporarily until you can have an administrative hearing to determine whether the suspension will ultimately go into effect.