Is It Possible to Reinstate My Driver’s License After A DUI Conviction?

April 25, 2017
Heather Bryan Law, P.A.

Yes, for most people it is possible to reinstate your driver’s license.

If you make a mistake and only have one DUI conviction, Florida statute requires the revocation of your driver’s license for 180 days to 1 year.  Sometime prior to the expiration of the revocation period, you may apply for hardship license.  In order to be approved for a hardship license, you must first complete DUI School and treatment, if required.

If you have a second DUI conviction outside of a five-year period, Florida statute requires the revocation of your driver’s license for 180 days to 1 year.  Unfortunately, you are NOT permitted to reinstate early for a hardship license.  You must wait the full period of time in which the judge suspends your license before applying for reinstatement of your driver’s license.

If you have a second DUI conviction within a five-year period, Florida statute requires the revocation of your driver’s license for 5 years.  You are permitted to apply for a hardship license after one year from the effective revocation date.  All required treatment and DUI School must be completed and you must have a recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program.

If you have a third DUI conviction within a ten-year period, Florida statute requires the revocation of your driver’s license for 10 years.  You are permitted to apply for a hardship license after two years from the effective revocation date.  All required treatment and DUI School must be completed and you must have a recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program.

If you have a fourth DUI conviction, Florida statute requires the permanent revocation of your driver’s license.  You are permitted to apply for a hardship license after five years from the effective revocation date.  All required treatment and DUI School must be completed and you must have a recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program.

If you are convicted of DUI Manslaughter, Florida statute requires permanent revocation of your driver’s license.  You are permitted to apply for a hardship license after five years from the effective revocation date.  All required treatment and DUI School must be completed and you must have a recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program.

If you are convicted of DUI Manslaughter after a prior DUI conviction, Florida statute requires a permanent revocation of your driver’s license and you are NOT permitted to apply for a hardship license.

If you never apply for a hardship license and just wait to reinstate your license, you will still be required to show proof of enrollment in the DUI school and treatment.  If you fail to complete school and treatment within 90 days, the Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your driver’s license.

Also, when you are reinstated, you must take the required driver’s exam, pay all fees, and provide proof of bodily injury liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and property damage liability insurance in the amount of $50,000.

If you have been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced DUI attorney as your advocate. Contact Heather Bryan Law online or call 863-825-5309 for your personal and confidential consultation.

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