How to Get Your Driver's License Back After a Florida DUI Conviction

 

 

If your drivers license is suspended or revoked in the state of Florida, you must take steps to get it reinstated again. Do not drive until you receive notification that your drivers license is reinstated, or you may have it revoked or suspended again.

 

To reinstate your drivers license, you must complete a DUI program, which costs $15, and might have to install an ignition interlock device on your car for 6 months to over 2 years. Failure to complete the program within 90 days after reinstatement will result in your driver’s license being canceled until the course is complete.

 

You must also complete any other court-mandated requirements, such as jail time, community service, counseling, and fines. Additionally, the period of suspension or revocation must be past.

 

You will be required to take the examination and pay an administrative fee of $130 and revocation reinstatement fee of $75 and any drivers license fee required, usually $48.

Proof of Bodily Injury Liability Insurance

 

Before you can get your drivers license back, you must show proof that you meet the minimum insurance requirements for those convicted of a DUI. You insurance company can help you to adjust your policy accordingly, and they can also provide proof to the state.

 

Hardship Purposes

 

You may be able to have a suspended drivers license reinstated earlier for hardship purposes. In order to prove hardship, you must show that your employment, health, or children will be adversely effected by the fact that you can’t drive. You must show that you have no alternate means of transportation. There are many cases in which you will not be allowed to eligible for a hardship drivers license, such as if you refused a breath test.

 

Ignition Interlock Device

 

If you are ordered to have an ignition interlock device in order to get your drivers license reinstatement, you will have to pair for its installation as well as maintenance. The device will ask that you pass a breathalyzer test before you can start the engine. It will also ask for breath sample as you drive. If you don’t pass, your car will not shut off but it will sound an alarm.

 

When You Need a Qualified Florida DUI Lawyer

 

If you have multiple DUI convictions or an aggravated DUI conviction, it may be harder to get your driver’s license reinstated after it has been revoked. If you have been convicted of DUI Manslaughter, you must wait 5 years before you are eligible to apply for a hardship driver’s license in the Administrative Reviews Office. In any of these cases, it can be beneficial to work with an experienced Florida DUI attorney who understands the ins and outs of the drivers license reinstatement process.

 

More Questions

 

If you still have concerns about how to get your driver’s license reinstated, you can visit the Florida DMV website or call the Customer Service Center at 850-617-2000. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5:45 PM. Be prepared to share your drivers license number, social security number, or Vehicle Indentification Number to the automated system. The center experiences high call volume from 11:30 am to 2 pm, so if you want a faster response time, don’t call during those hours. Automated information is available 24/7 at the same number.

 

If you want advice specific to your situation as well as guidance for successfully reinstating your driver’s license, you can contact a qualified Florida DUI lawyer who will understand the ins and outs of the process and be able to work with you to ensure all procedures are followed correctly.