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

 

If you have been convicted of an Oklahoma DUI, then you will have a driver’s license suspension ordered by the court for a period of time. You will receive a notice from the Department of Public Safety informing you of your driver’s license suspension which will contain important information.

 

Without your driving privileges, you will face trouble getting to and from work, school, errands, and anywhere else you need to go. Getting your driver’s license back is not automatic, so you need to make sure that you follow the procedures correctly. If you need any help, you can contact an Oklahoma DUI attorney who will understand how the system works and can work with you to get your driver’s license back.

 

Process of Getting Your Oklahoma Driver’s License Reinstated

 

After an Oklahoma driver’s license suspension, you must pay the applicable fees, and you may have to purchase liability insurance. You should get a letter from the Department of Public Safety after your arrest explain the amount of your reinstatement fee, the date you are eligible to have your driver’s license reinstated, and instructions to obtain an alcohol/drug assessment. This evaluation must be performed by a counseling professional that is certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. When you have completed all requirements, submit the proof of completion to the Assessor, who will give you a Certificate of Completion. This Certificate must be submitted in person or by mail along with the reinstatement fee in money order payable to the Department of Public Safety. In some cases, you may be required to have an ignition interlock system installed on your car.

 

Reinstatement for revocations is handled on a case-by-case basis. Your best bet is to get an Oklahoma DUI attorney to walk through the process for your specific situation.

 

Ignition Interlock System

 

If you are ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car, you will have to pay for the installation and maintenance of the device. The system works by asking that you pass a breathalyzer test before the car will start. Then as you drive, it will ask you to pass more breath tests, sounding an alarm if you fail. Then you can pull over and stop the car’s engine. Any test failures as well as any attempts to tamper with or disable the system will be recorded and can result in additional penalties, including an additional driving license suspension.

 

Hardship Driver’s License

 

In some situations, you may be eligible for a hardship driver’s license in Oklahoma. If you are approved, you will be able to drive in limited circumstances, such as to and from work, church, and alcohol treatment. And you will only be able to drive during daylight hours. As a condition of the license, you will likely be required to get an ignition interlock system installed on your car. You can learn more about your eligibility and any requirements at (405) 425-2098.

 

For More Information on Driver’s License Reinstatement in Oklahoma

 

If you are confused about the process, you can get more information from an Oklahoma DUI attorney. This can be particularly helpful if you have multiple DUI convictions or a case involving a fatality as it can be more difficult to get your driving privileges reinstated.

 

You can also learn more by contacting the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety on the website, by calling (405) 425-2059 or (405) 425-2098, or mailing the following address:

 

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Driver Compliance
P.O. Box 11415
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136
You can find directions to the Department of Public Safety here.