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

 

If you have been convicted of a DUI in the state of Hawaii, you will have your driver license suspended or revoked, depending on your blood alcohol level and the number of past convictions. You must immediately surrender it to a license examiner or District Court. You will not be able to drive legally under any circumstances until you have your license reinstated or unless you receive a conditional drivers permit.

 

Steps You Need to Take for Hawaii Driver License Reinstatement

 

After the suspension period passes, it will be reinstated and mailed back to you. To get a relicensing form, you can contact the Administrative Revocation office at 808-534-6800. If you are eligible, you can mail the completed form to:

City Square Driver Licensing Office
P.O. Box 30340
Honolulu, HI, 96820-0340
 

You will also need to include a reinstatement fee of $20.00 in the certified check or money order payable to City and County of Honolulu.

 

Alternately, you can visit a local Driver Licensing Office. Call in advance to ensure that they handle reinstatement procedures at that location. You may be required to take a written, vision, and/or road test.

 

You can find locations for Driver Licensing Offices on the Honolulu website here.

 

SR22 Insurance Form and Driver License Revocation in Hawaii

 

If your license was revoked, the process is different. You will have to file an SR22 form with the DMV which shows that you have proof of financial responsibility. To find out if you’re current car insurance meets the requirements set by the state for SR22 insurance, you should contact your insurance carrier. They can adjust your policy accordingly and can file the completed form with the state. You must keep this insurance current at all times for the next 3 years, or you may face license suspension or revocation again. You may be required to take a written, vision, and/or road test before getting your new license.

 

Conditional Driver License

 

Some people may be eligible for a conditional driver license before their suspension is over, but only if you provide proof that losing your license will put your job in jeopardy and that no alternative transportation is available. Additionally, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. You will be responsible for the cost of installation as well as maintenance. This device will not allow you to start your car until you have given a clean breath sample, and it will also ask for samples as you are driving. If you cannot provide a clean breath sample, the car will not stop working, but an alarm will sound.

 

For a first offense, you will be required to use an ignition interlock device for one year. For a second offense, you will need to use it for 18 months. And if it is your third offense, you will need to have the device on your car for 2 years.

 

The best way to determine what your options are is to contact a qualified Hawaii DUI attorney. He or she can tell you the best way to fight for a conditional driver license.

 

When to Get a Hawaii DUI Attorney

 

The reinstatement of your driver license isn’t automatic after it has been revoked. If you have multiple Hawaii DUI convictions or an aggravated DUI charge, it may be a harder process for you. Contacting a Hawaii DUI lawyer to help you with the process is often the best way to ensure that you follow the procedures appropriately and best present your case for reinstatement.