The privilege of driving may at one time be taken for granted, but will be fully appreciated after a DUI conviction. To restore your driving privileges, you will need to play by the rules of the book –that is the law.
Here are a few tips to reinstate your license.
1. Your license suspension must have expired
2. Ensure that all outstanding fines and fees have been paid
3. Make sure that you attend all your court dates
4. Try not to repeat the offense of DUI
5. Complete all required DUI training, school and/assessment
When all these checklists have been completed, a lawyer or yourself can apply for a reinstatement hearing in court.
A formal hearing will be required if this is a repeat offense.
After reinstating your license, it will be restricted for a certain time period. If all the rules are followed, which is driving soberly and responsibly, a full reinstatement is typically granted.
Restrictions on licensing vary between a few months, depending on the state you’re residing in.
It’s important to note that two organizations will have a say in the reinstatement of your license, which is the DMV and the court. The above recommendations are for the lifting of restrictions placed by the court.
Regarding DMV suspensions, a breathalyzer test failure usually means an automatic suspension of your driver’s license. You can request a reinstatement within a few days of this incident, or request a temporary 30-day license. If this time has lapsed, you can also request an extension of a temporary license. This will be granted depending on the circumstances of your case.
A DUI lawyer can help with driver’s license reinstatements, whether it’s regarding your state’s DMV, the court, or both parties.
In addition, it’s wise to not drive without a license, in order to avoid extra fines and penalties on your driving record
