{"id":355868,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/charged-with-offense-that-requires-a-drivers-license-suspension.html"},"modified":"2023-11-29T16:14:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:14:31","slug":"charged-with-offense-that-requires-a-drivers-license-suspension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/charged-with-offense-that-requires-a-drivers-license-suspension.html","title":{"rendered":"Driver&#8217;s License Suspensions: Options, Penalties, and Reinstatement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Driver&#039;s License Suspensions: Options, Penalties, and Reinstatement<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            November 29, 2023\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Several driving and non-driving offenses can lead to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/what-conduct-could-lead-to-drivers-license-suspension.html\">driver&#8217;s license suspension<\/a>. These include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Refusing a blood alcohol content (BAC) test during a traffic stop<\/li>\r\n<li>Defaulting on court-ordered child support payments<\/li>\r\n<li>Accruing too many points on your driving record<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This article discusses several aspects of driver&#8217;s license suspensions, including options for limited licenses and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/laws-resources\/suspended-license-reinstatement-by-state.html\">reinstatement process<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What Can Lead to a Driver&#8217;s License Suspension?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Since driving is a privilege and not a right, states have ample leverage over your ability to legally drive on public roads. You can lose your driving privileges due to traffic violations or non-driving offenses.<\/p>\r\n<p>Driving-related offenses that commonly result in license suspension include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/charges\/elements-of-a-dui-offense.html\">Driving under the influence<\/a>&nbsp;(DUI\/DWI)<\/li>\r\n<li>Refusing a blood alcohol or field sobriety test or violating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/arrests\/implied-consent-laws.html\">implied consent<\/a>&nbsp;laws<\/li>\r\n<li>Leaving the scene of an accident (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident-hit-and-run.html\">hit and run<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/reckless-driving.html\">Reckless driving<\/a>, road rage, or drag racing<\/li>\r\n<li>Unresolved fines for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/traffic-violations.html\">traffic violations<\/a>, like unpaid parking tickets<\/li>\r\n<li>Exceeding the number of points allowed under a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/state-specific-points-systems.html\">state&#8217;s driver&#8217;s license point system<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Driver&#8217;s license suspensions can also result from the following non-driving offenses:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Nonpayment of court-ordered&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/child-support\/enforcement-and-collection-of-back-child-support.html\">child support<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Conviction for a non-DUI&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-possession-overview.html\">drug offense<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Failure to appear in traffic court for a moving violation or other traffic offense<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/student-conduct-and-discipline\/truancy-overview.html\">Truancy<\/a>&nbsp;(unexcused absences from school)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/juvenile-justice\/juvenile-delinquents.html\">Juvenile delinquency<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Offenses that can suspend your driver&#8217;s license vary by state.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/state-traffic-laws.html\">Check your state&#8217;s laws<\/a>&nbsp;to determine what specific conduct can affect your driving privileges.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Your Options When Facing Suspension<\/h2>\r\n<p>Depending on your state and the nature of the suspension, you may have a few options to maintain restricted or limited driving privileges. These include a work-restricted driver&#8217;s license or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/cases\/ignition-interlock-devices.html\">ignition interlock device<\/a>&nbsp;(IID) installation.<\/p>\r\n<h3>For Unpaid Fines or Child Support<\/h3>\r\n<p>Most jurisdictions offer options for limited driving privileges for some situations. If you have a suspended license because of money owed (such as unpaid traffic tickets or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/child-support.html\">child support<\/a>), you may be able to get your license back after paying what you owe.<\/p>\r\n<p>You will also have to follow your state&#8217;s procedures for reinstatement, which can include additional fees. Some jurisdictions may require traffic school or defensive driving courses as part of the reinstatement process.<\/p>\r\n<h3>For Drinking and Driving Suspensions<\/h3>\r\n<p>If a DUI\/DWI conviction has suspended your license, you may be able to apply for an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/cases\/ignition-interlock-devices.html\">ignition interlock<\/a>&nbsp;program. Eligibility for this depends on your state and the specific circumstances of your offense. Many states offer such a program after the first offense, but rules vary.<\/p>\r\n<p>An ignition interlock device is installed on your vehicle and allows your car to start only after you have proven your sobriety. This works by blowing into the device, which measures your blood alcohol content (BAC).<\/p>\r\n<h3>Undue Burden and Hardship Licenses<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you cannot resolve your suspension by paying what you owe, you must wait the specified period of time before getting your license back. One way you may find an exception is through petitioning the court for a hardship license. A hardship license restricts driving to your workday commute or necessary trips (such as doctor appointments).<\/p>\r\n<p>You must be able to prove that a driver&#8217;s license suspension would create an undue burden, like a severe impediment to your health or livelihood. Eligibility for this type of license varies by jurisdiction. Check with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/state-dmv-offices.html\">state&#8217;s department of motor vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;(DMV) to find out if a hardship license is a possibility for you.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Penalties for Driving With a Suspended License<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have a suspended license, do not drive. If you hold a limited license, only drive on approved routes and during approved hours. Doing otherwise can result in serious penalties and further restrict your driving privileges.<\/p>\r\n<p>Consequences for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/driving-without-a-license.html\">driving with a suspended license<\/a>&nbsp;depend on your area and the reason for your suspension. Specific penalties are outlined in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/state-traffic-laws.html\">each state&#8217;s traffic laws<\/a>. Consequences can include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Fines<\/li>\r\n<li>Extended license suspension or license revocation<\/li>\r\n<li>Vehicle impoundment or immobilization (like a boot)<\/li>\r\n<li>Community service and probation<\/li>\r\n<li>Jail time<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Getting Your License Reinstated<\/h2>\r\n<p>After you have fulfilled the suspension period, you can apply for driver&#8217;s license reinstatement. The steps for this process vary by state and the circumstances of your suspension. When reinstating your license, expect some or all of the requirements below:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Pay a reinstatement fee (this can range from $25 to $700)<\/li>\r\n<li>Submit proof of additional liability insurance (like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/cases\/dui-and-insurance.html\">Form SR-22<\/a>&nbsp;after a DUI), if necessary<\/li>\r\n<li>Complete any required programs or courses<\/li>\r\n<li>Attend a hearing (this can be required after DUI suspensions)<\/li>\r\n<li>Pass necessary exams, including eye, written, or road tests<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>In most states, you can complete the license reinstatement process at your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/state-dmv-offices.html\">local DMV office<\/a>&nbsp;or licensing authority.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Suspended License? Get Legal Help<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you are facing a driver&#8217;s license suspension, you can speak with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area to learn about your legal options. Whether the suspension is due to unpaid child support or a driving offense, an experienced attorney can help determine the best course of action to save your license.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have been charged with a more serious offense like a DUI or leaving the scene of an accident, consider reaching out to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/dui-dwi\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DUI attorney<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal defense lawyer<\/a>&nbsp;near you. 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