How to Get Your Driver's License Back After an Indiana DUI Conviction

 

There are 8 reinstatement branches of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) in Indiana. You must wait until you have completed your suspension and other punishments to apply. To find out what requirements you must complete, you should contact the Indiana DUI lawyer who worked with you on your case or you can contact the BMV at 888-692-6841 between the hours of 8:15 am and 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. You can also mail questions to:

Indiana Government Center North
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
 

In order to get your driver’s license back, you will also be required to pay a fee. This will depend on how many convictions you had in the past. Here is a list of the fees:

1st Indiana DUI Conviction: $150
2nd Indiana DUI Conviction: $225
3rd Indiana DUI Conviction: $300
Additional Indiana DUI Conviction: $300
 

Hardship Driver’s License

 

Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a hardship driver’s license before you suspension period is complete. You cannot be a repeat offender, and your driver’s license must be suspended for at least 30 days before the probationary driving privileges take effect. You may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car as a condition of the probationary driving license. You will also only be able to drive under the limited circumstances set out by the state, such as driving to and from school, work, child care facilities, medical treatment, or alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

 

To find out if you are eligible, you can contact a qualified Indiana DUI lawyer.

 

Ignition Interlock Device

 

In some cases, you may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car as a condition for driving license reinstatement or a probationary driving license. This device will test to see if you have alcohol on your breath. If you do, your car’s engine will not start. As you drive, it will request that you pass more tests. If you fail while driving, the car will not stop, but an alarm will sound, allowing you to safely pull over and stop the car. Any failed breath tests will be recorded by the device and may affect future proceedings for your case.

 

SR-22 Insurance Requirements

 

If you have been convicted of a DUI, you may be asked to show proof of future financial responsibility before you are able to get your driver’s license reinstated. In order to do this, your insurance company must file an SR-22 form to show that you have the met the minimum insurance requirements for those who have been convicted of a DUI. A valid SR-22 must remain on file with the BMV for at least 3 years.

 

To meet this requirement, you’ll need to contact your insurance provider to adjust your coverage if necessary. Then you can request them to send the SR-22 form electronically to the BMV.

 

Get More Information

 

If you want more information about your case, you can call the Driver Improvement/Safety Responsibility Diviosn of the BMV at (317) 232-2840. You can also send an email through their website, or you can write to:

Indiana BMV
PO Box 7169
Indianapolis, IN 46209-7169
 

Or you can get qualified legal advice from an Indiana DUI lawyer. This can be particularly helpful if you have multiple DUI convictions, an aggravated DUI charge, or a charge involving a fatality. Reinstatement of your driver’s license is not automatic if it has been revoked. Having a professional working with you can make a big difference in the outcome of your case.