Suspended Drivers License

A suspended drivers license can result from a variety of situations, including receiving a DUI, accumulating 15 or more points against your driver’s license within a 24-month period, fleeing from police officers by motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident. However, the end result is always the same: a person is left without the legal ability to operate an automobile, which complicates his or her work life and social life.

The penalties for driving on a suspended license vary by state, but they commonly include a fine, a mandatory court appearance and a further suspension of driving privileges. There is also that possibility that driving on a suspended license will result in a person’s license will be revoked, which amounts to permanently suspended driving privileges. While receiving a suspension of driving privileges means that you will not be able to drive a vehicle recreationally, you can obtain a “hardship license” that allows you to operate your vehicle for the following purposes:

• Driving to and from work
• Driving to doctor’s appointments
• Driving to attend educational courses
• Driving to attend court ordered education programs or treatment programs

After a certain period of time, suspended and revoked licenses may be eligible for reinstatement after certain requirements are met. When facing a suspended license or trying to get a suspended license reinstated, consulting an attorney who is experienced with cases like yours is the best way to insure the best outcome for your situation.