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DUI in another state. Can I get a Florida License?

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It is illegal in every state to operate a motorized vehicle with a BAC or blood alcohol concentration or 0.08% or higher. It is also illegal to operate a motorized vehicle if you are unable to do so safely, regardless of your BAC. We recently had a DUI driver ask, “If I had a conviction 16 years ago and I am convicted a second time for drunk driving, if I move to Florida can I get a Florida driver’s license?”

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How long is the look back period for your home state?

 

There are several issues. Unfortunately, this driver did not mention where he was arrested and state laws vary. For instance, all states have what they term “look back periods” which is the amount of time that a previous DUI conviction will be considered when the court is evaluating the penalties for all subsequent DUI convictions.

For instance, if your state has a five year look back period and you are arrested and convicted of DUI within that five years, your recent DUI conviction would be considered your second. Other states have much longer DUI look back periods; in fact, some states have life-time DUI look back periods.

But whether you are convicted of a first or second DUI it is likely your license will be suspended by your home state. The next question is whether or not Florida will have information about your license suspension, and this will depend on whether or not your state is part of the Interstate Driver’s License Compact.

Is your state part of the Interstate Driver’s License Compact?

 

The Driver’s License Compact was created in 1961 and Nevada was the first state to become a member. Now all states are part of this agreement with the exception of Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin. If you live in one of these five states they are not required to report your DUI convictions to Florida; however, some states still provide information even though they are not technically part of the Driver’s License Compact.

For instance, although Wisconsin is not a member of the Driver’s License Compact they have negotiated their own agreements to share information with the driver’s home state.

Why is this information relevant to the question posed above? There is a chance that Florida will not have record of the DUI convictions, but most likely if the driver’s license is suspended in their home state Florida will be aware of this fact and will require the driver to meet the requirements for reinstatement in their home state before they will issue a Florida license.

Were you convicted of DUI or are you facing an administrative license suspension?

 

If you have been arrested for DUI and you refuse to take the blood alcohol concentration test or you submit to the test and your BAC is above the legal limit you may face an administrative license suspension, which may occur even if you are not convicted of DUI.

So for the question above, even if the driver is not convicted of DUI they may still be facing an administrative license suspension in their home state, which Florida may or may not know about.

What do I do if my license has been suspended in my home state?

 

As mentioned above, if your license has been suspended due to a DUI conviction or through administrative penalties and your state is a member of the Driver’s License Compact, than if you choose to move to Florida and apply for a driver’s license Florida will most likely have information regarding your DUI conviction in your home state and will not issue you a Florida license until the requirements for your suspension have been met in your home state.

So the first step is to determine whether your drunk driving information will be sent to Florida, and if so, what the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles will require you to do before they will agree to issue you a Florida driver’s license. The requirements are likely to include waiting until your license suspension is finished, buying the appropriate insurance, and paying all fines and penalties.

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DUI in Nevada – Will I lose my license?

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It is illegal in every state to operate a motorized vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. It is also illegal to operate a motorized vehicle if you are unable to do so safely, regardless of the level of your BAC.

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Many drivers who have been arrested for a Nevada DUI are concerned that they will lose their driver’s license. Even if you are not convicted of a DUI this is a valid concern. This blog will discuss how you might lose your license if you are arrested or if you are convicted of DUI in Nevada.

When will my driver’s license be suspended after a DUI?

 

If you have been arrested for DUI there are two ways you could lose your driver’s license. Drivers may have their license suspended if they fail or refuse a BAC test after a DUI arrest, if they are convicted of DUI or both.

Administrative license suspension in Nevada

 

Many drivers are surprised when they find out that even if they are not convicted of a Nevada DUI they may have their license suspended through a civil proceeding by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

Under Nevada’s Implied Consent laws a driver who is operating a motorized vehicle on a highway or property that the public has access to has given their “implied consent” to take a breathalyzer test as well as a blood, breath or urine test if asked to do so by a law enforcement officer. Drivers who refuse this test or who consent and fail the BAC test can have their license immediately suspended.

License suspension through a criminal conviction in Nevada

 

If you are arrested for drunk driving and you take the chemical test but your BAC is below the legal limit you will avoid an administrative license suspension, but this does not mean that the state will not have sufficient evidence to charge you with a DUI. For instance, if your BAC was 0.07% but there is other evidence of intoxication (for example you caused injury to another driver, you admitted you were intoxicated or you failed your field sobriety test) you may still be arrested and charged with drunk driving.

Under the scenario identified above your license would not be suspended through an administrative license suspension. but if you are convicted of DUI. you may still have your license suspended. For a first time DUI conviction in Nevada you will face a 90 day license suspension, although you can request a work permit after half the suspension is served. The state may also require that you install an ignition interlock device as a condition of the work permit.

Avoiding a license suspension after a Nevada DUI arrest

 

If you are facing an administrative license suspension you can avoid the suspension by requesting a hearing and challenging the suspension. If you win at the hearing this will eliminate the administrative penalties.

Avoiding a criminal license suspension will require you to fight the DUI charges and have the courts determine you are not guilty of DUI.

 

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DUI – Nevada Administrative License Suspension

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Why was my license suspended after Nevada DUI?


Drivers arrested for DUI in the state of Nevada may be surprised that their license has been suspended. Under Nevada’s Implied Consent laws a driver who is operating a motorized vehicle on a highway or property that the public has access to has given their “implied consent” to take a breathalyzer test as well as a blood, breath or urine test if asked to do so by a law enforcement officer.

The officer must have “reasonable suspension” to believe that the driver has been operating their vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and if the driver refuses either of these two tests they can have their license suspended. Drivers who are unconscious are assumed to have given their consent.

Rights under Nevada’s Implied Consent Laws

 

Law enforcement officers must read drivers their consent rights prior to administering the chemical test. Drivers must understand the consequences of a refusal, and that they have the right to request their own independent chemical testing. Unlike other states, the prosecutor in the criminal DUI trial may notify the jury or court that the driver refused the blood, breath or urine test.

Penalties for a Blood alcohol content test failure

 

As mentioned above, if the driver fails the chemical test they will have their license suspended for 90 days. They will also face a suspension if they refuse the test. This suspension is enforced by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state of Nevada and will be enforced even if the driver if found not guilty of DUI. If the driver is found guilty of DUI the administrative suspension will run concurrently with the criminal DUI license suspension.

Challenging the Nevada Administrative License Suspension

 

Drivers who have their license suspended by the police have the right to challenge the suspension. The officer will generally issue a temporary driver’s license which will allow the driver to drive for seven days. The confiscated license is forwarded to the Nevada DMV, and they will issue a revocation notice. Drivers may request a hearing within seven days from the DUI arrest, and the hearing will be held within 90 days after the hearing request. The DMV will issue a temporary license until the hearing can be completed.

At the hearing the court will not consider the guilt or innocence of the driver they will only consider if the person had a BAC of 0.08% or higher at the time of the arrest. If the court decides their BAC was above the legal limit the driver’s license will be revoked; if not, the license suspension is revoked and the driver will be able to resume driving.

Getting a Work Permit after DUI License Suspension

 

According to the Nevada DMV, drivers who have had their Nevada license suspended or revoked and have served at least half of their withdrawal period may apply for a restricted license to drive on the job or to/from work, school, grocery store, medical appointments or for court-ordered child visitation.

The DMV may require the driver’s employer to complete certain information on the application. Self-employed applicants must attach a copy of their business license or other acceptable document(s) to substantiate self-employment. Workdays and hours are limited to a maximum of six (6) days per week, ten (10) hours per day. To receive a restricted license for medical purposes the driver’s doctor must provide a statement.

Contact the DMV in Nevada for more information or review Nevada Application for a Restricted License.

 

 

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Administrative License Suspension- Connecticut

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Why did I lose my license after Connecticut DUI arrest?

 

Connecticut drivers, under Connecticut Implied Consent Laws, have given their consent to submit to a blood, breath or urine test if asked to so by a law enforcement officers.

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If you refuse a chemical test, under Connecticut’s Implied Consent laws, you can have your driver’s license revoked for a period of six months for the first refusal, one year for the second refusal and 3 years for the third offense.

Drivers who consent to the blood alcohol concentration test (BAC) but who fail the test with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher will have their license suspended for 90 days for a first offense, 9 months for a second offense and 2 years for a third offense. If you are less than 21 years of age and your blood alcohol concentration is 0.02% or higher you will also face the same administrative penalties as listed above for drivers above the age of 21.

What if your BAC is very high? The administrative penalties are even more severe. Drivers who have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16% or higher will have their license suspended for 120 days for a first offense, 10 months for a second offense and 2.5 years for a third offense.

Keep in mind, these DUI administrative penalties will be imposed even if you are found not guilty of drunk driving.

What happens to my driver’s license after a Connecticut DUI arrest?

 

Drivers who are arrested for DUI and who either refuse to submit to the chemical test or submit but have a BAC above the legal limit will face an administrative license suspension effective 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day following the date of the Connecticut DUI arrest. A Notice of Suspension will be mailed to the driver’s address.

Drivers have a right to request a hearing to challenge the administrative suspension within seven days from the date of the DUI arrest. Requests can be made by contacting the Administrative Per Se Unit directly at 860-263-5204. That Unit can be contacted between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Restoring my Connecticut license after an Administrative Suspension

 

Drivers who do not successfully challenge the administrative suspension or who do not make a challenge will have their license suspended. The DMV should send you a letter detailing how to restore your license. Restoration will require a payment of $125.00 paid to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.

Payments must be made to:

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services Division
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

Oddly, the DMV states that they do not accept payment in person at any of their DMV offices so payments must be made via mail. For more information about your Connecticut license suspension or restoration information you can also call the DMV at 860-263-5720.

Keep in mind if you are convicted of DUI you also might face additional licensing suspension penalties. In this case you would have to follow a similar procedure to reinstate your license after a DUI conviction.

Hiring a DUI lawyer

 

If you have been arrested for DUI in Connecticut and wish to challenge your Administrative License suspension a DUI lawyer can help.

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Administrative License Suspension in Virginia

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Why was my Virginia license taken after my DUI arrest?

 

Drivers who are arrested for DUI or drunk driving are sometimes surprised that their license is immediately confiscated by the police officer after a DUI arrest. What many drivers do not realize is that most states have instituted implied consent laws which state that drivers have given their “implied consent” to submit to a chemical test (blood, urine or breath test) after they have been arrested for DUI or if a law enforcement officer requests them to do so.

If the officer asks the driver to submit to the test and they refuse, the officers are supposed to notify the driver of the penalties for refusal. If the driver continues to refuse they will have their license automatically suspended for up to one year for a first offense refusal, three years for a second refusal (assuming the prior refusal was within 10 years) and another three years for a third BAC test refusal.

Drivers will also face an administrative license suspension if they submit to the blood alcohol concentration test but their BAC is above the legal limit of 0.08% or higher.

The chemical test request after the DUI request should not be confused with the preliminary breathalyzer test which may be requested prior to your DUI arrest to establish probable cause for the arrest. You have the right to refuse this test and the state will not be allowed to use the refusal against you in court, but if the officer believes that you are intoxicated more than likely you will be arrested for DUI, even if you refuse the breathalyzer test, and then asked to submit to the chemical test. More information about Virginia’s implied consent law can be found in the Virginia Code Annotated 18.2-268.2.

Should I refuse a BAC chemical test?

 

Implied consent laws have gained popularity in the states as drivers started to refuse blood alcohol tests. Now, in many states the refusal of the BAC test may lead to a license suspension penalty which is more severe than a suspension from a DUI conviction.

Another issue many drivers do not consider is that the administrative license suspension will be enforced regardless of whether they are ultimately found guilty of the DUI or not. If the driver is convicted of drunk driving their license suspension from the DUI conviction may be added to the administrative license suspension or in some states it may run concurrently.

After the Virginia DUI arrest

 

After the DUI arrest the arresting officer will send the magistrate a sworn report of the arrest that shall include information to identify the driver, how the driver violated the law or information about the BAC test refusal.

According to Virginia state laws, drivers have a right to request a hearing to challenge the suspension in the general district court.  If the person proves to the court “by a preponderance of the evidence that the arresting officer did not have probable cause for the arrest, that the magistrate did not have probable cause to issue the warrant, or that there was not probable cause for issuance of the petition, the court shall rescind the suspension, or that portion of it that exceeds seven days if there was not probable cause to charge a second offense or 60 days if there was not probable cause to charge a third or subsequent offense.

If the court finds in favor of the driver their license is returned to them and the suspension is rescinded. If the court finds against the driver their license suspension will continue.

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DUI – Administrative License Suspension in Delaware

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Drivers in the state of Delaware have given their implied consent to submit to a chemical test (blood, urine or breath test) when asked to do so by a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe they are operating a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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The state contends that DUI can include “operating or having actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, a moped or a bicycle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug.”

Drivers who refuse to submit to the chemical test or who have a blood alcohol concentration above the illegal limit of 0.08% will face a license suspension. After the DUI arrest the police officer will confiscate the driver’s license and issue them a temporary permit which will allow them to drive for 15 days.

Delaware Administrative License Suspension Procedures

 

Drivers will have 15 days from the date of the DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing. This request can be made in person at the Division of Motor Vehicles, by mail or by fax. If the driver fails to request a hearing their license will expire at the end of the 15 day period.

The Administrative hearing is not a criminal trial. All the hearing will evaluate is the following:

  1. Did the officer have probable cause to believe that the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs?
  2. Is there a preponderance of evidence that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? The court will consider a valid blood test (with a BAC of 0.08% or higher) to be conclusive evidence that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
  3. Did the driver refuse to take the blood alcohol concentration test and did the police officer notify them of their penalties for the test refusal?

Drivers who lose at the administrative hearing will have their license suspended for 3 months if they fail the chemical test (first offense), 12 months for a second offense and 18 months for a third offense. Drivers who refuse a chemical test will have their license suspended for 12 months for a first test refusal, 18 months for a second BAC test refusal and 2 years for a third BAC test refusal.

These penalties are administrative only and are considered civil in nature. They are imposed even if you are ultimately found not guilty of DUI after a criminal trial.

How do I get my license back after Delaware administrative license suspension?

 

According to the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles all inquiries about a license revocation or suspension should be directed to the Delaware Motor Vehicle Revocation Section (Phone: 302.744.2508).

If you have to take an alcohol evaluation course and need information you can contact the Delaware DUI Evaluation/Referral Unit 800.551.6464 for Kent and Sussex Counties. For New Castle County and out of state residents, call 302.656.2810.

Hiring a DUI lawyer

 

Drivers who have had their license suspended but wish to request an administrative hearing can contact a DUI lawyer for more information and discuss the possibility of having the DUI lawyer represent them at the hearing.

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Kansas DUI – License Suspension

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Why was my license suspended after Kansas DUI arrest?

 

Kansas drivers who have been arrested for driving may have their driver’s license suspended through two separate processes: an administrative license suspension by the Kansas Department of Revenue and a criminal license suspension, assuming the driving is convicted of DUI.

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If the state has enough evidence to proceed with a criminal charge against you, as mentioned above, you may ultimately have your driver’s license suspended after the criminal conviction, but many drivers do not realize that it is likely their right to drive will be suspended through a civil suit prior to the criminal conviction, even if they are ultimately NOT convicted of drunk driving in Kansas.

What is an Administrative License suspension?

 

Drivers in the state of Kansas have given their implied consent to agree to submit to a chemical test if they are requested to do so by law enforcement. Prior to the test the driver should have been informed of the consequences of a test refusal.

Drivers who refuse the test or who take the test and have a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of 0.08% can have their license immediately confiscated by the police. The officer should also issue them a notice called the “Officer’s Certification and Notice of Suspension.” This form is also called a DC-27 and is considered the temporary driving permit until the driver has had an administrative hearing (if requested).

Requesting a Hearing after the Administrative License Suspension in Kansas

 

Drivers who have had their license restricted due to administrative actions may request a hearing within 14 days of the DUI arrest. Drivers who do not request a hearing or do not do request it properly will have their license immediately suspended. Keep in mind this is not a criminal action but a civil action by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Hearings in Kansas can be done via telephone or in-person and a request to have the arresting officer present at the hearing must also be made to the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Hiring a DUI lawyer for the Administrative Hearing in Kansas

 

DUI lawyers can be hired to represent a driver at the administrative hearing. The benefit of doing this is to have them review the audio and video evidence and all of the documents related to the Kansas DUI arrest. Discovery information from the criminal case can also be useful for the administrative hearing. With this evidence your lawyer will be able to properly question the arresting officer and analyze the factors of the DUI stop.

Penalties for an Administrative License Suspension in Kansas

 

If you do not win at the administrative hearing and this is your first test failure (and your BAC is between 0.08 and 0.149) you will have your driving privileges restricted for 30 days at which time your right to drive is restricted by a six month installation of an ignition interlock device.

Drivers who refused the chemical test will have their driver’s license suspended for one year and then they will have to install an ignition interlock device for 12 months.

Can I get a restricted license after a Kansas DUI arrest?

 

If you have been arrested after July 1, 2011, and your license was suspended for one year you may apply for a restricted license which will allow you to drive with an ignition interlock device after serving 45 days of their suspension

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Reinstating a Washington Drivers License after DUI

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How to get your license back after Washington DUI

 

If you have lost your driver’s license in the state of Washington because you have either been convicted of DUI or due to an administrative license suspension you may have questions about reinstating a Washington driver’s license.

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We talk to drivers all the time that simply have difficulty navigating all of the information and websites online to find out the right information and who they need to talk to about reinstating a Washington driver’s license after DUI.

Steps to reinstating your Washington driver’s license

 

1.    The first step is to contact the Washington Department of Licensing.

You can review the Office Locations for all of the Licensing offices in Washington or you can call them at 360-902-3900. Information can also be mailed to them at Department of Licensing, PO Box 9030, Olympia, WA 98507-9030.

The easiest way to find out what needs to be done is by visiting their online website at Washington Licensing Office.  Once you are at this site you can choose the link for drivers licenses, then suspended license, and then DUI. This will take you to a page where you can click on the link: How to get your license back after the suspension.

Now according to the Licensing Office there are many factors that will determine if you are eligible to get a license after a drunk driving conviction or arrest including your blood alcohol content at the time of your arrest, your criminal record, etc.

There is no charge to use the online service. All you have to do is type in your information and the licensing office will provide personalized instructions about how you can reinstate your license, including a list of things that are now restricting you from driving and step by step instructions for reinstatement.

If you are unable to use this service the Washington Licensing Office should have been sent a suspension letter which detailed when and whether you are eligible for a reinstatement.

Can I get a restricted Washington License during my administrative suspension or after my DUI conviction?

 

If you are not allowed to get a full license you may qualify to get a restricted license which will allow you to continue to work and support yourself or your family.

According to the Washington State Department of Licensing you can request an ignition interlock device which will allow you to drive at any time during your license suspension. If you get one of these devices you have waived your right to challenge the suspension through a hearing.

Hiring a DUI lawyer

 

If you have been charged with a DUI and you have already paid the penalties and you are currently simply waiting out your license suspension you may not need to hire a DUI lawyer. Hiring a lawyer can be very expensive, and with a little research you should be able to find out how to reinstate your license on your own without legal assistance. If, however, you have a license reinstatement hearing or do not have the time to perform the necessary steps on your own, a DUI lawyer can always help.

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Maryland DUI – Administrative License Suspension

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Will I lose my license after a Maryland DUI arrest?

 

Maryland drivers have given their implied consent to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath, or urine if a lawful request is made by a law enforcement officer, who suspects they are intoxicated and unable to safely operate their motorized vehicle in the state of Maryland.

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Drivers will face an administrative license suspension, which is a mandatory DUI penalty imposed by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles, if they either refuse to submit to a chemical test or they submit to the test and have a BAC or blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit of 0.08%.

Administrative License Suspension Penalties for DUI in Maryland

 

Maryland drivers who fail the test will face an immediate license suspension. First time offenders will have their license suspended for 45 days (up to 90 days if they have a very high BAC). Second time offenders will have their license suspended for 90 days.  Drivers who refuse the test will face longer suspensions. First time offenders will have their license suspended for 120 days and one year for a subsequent refusal.

Note: this suspension is separate from penalties and fines which result from a later conviction of the criminal DUI charges and will still be in effect if the driver is ultimately not convicted of a Maryland DUI charge.

What happens to my license after my Maryland drunk driving arrest?

 

After your Maryland DUI arrest your license will be confiscated and you will be issued a temporary license. You will have 10 days from the date of the Order or Suspension to request an administrative license hearing to challenge your license suspension.

To make the request for the Maryland Administrative License hearing you must submit a Administrative Hearing Request Form in writing to the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings and send it to:

Office of Administrative Hearings
11101 Gilroy Rd., Hunt Valley
MD 21031-1301.

You must include a check or money order for $125.00 made payable to the “Maryland State Treasurer.”  Failing to submit the filing fee will invalidate your Maryland Administrative hearing request.

Failing to request an Administrative License hearing will also result in a license suspension on the 46th day after the Order of Suspension. To stop the suspension you must either request the hearing or agree to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for one year instead of requesting a hearing.

Can I get a restricted Maryland License during my administrative suspension?

 

Drivers may be able to get a restricted Maryland license by making a request with the judge. Drivers may also agree to install an ignition interlock device which will allow them to drive at any time during your license suspension. If you get one of these devices you have waived your right to challenge the suspension through a hearing. Talk to a DUI lawyer about your options to drive.

Additionally, the State of Maryland does not allow drivers to obtain a restricted commercial driver’s license after a DUI arrest.

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Florida DUI – Why did the police officer take my driver’s license?

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Many drivers do not realize that in the state of Florida drivers have given their implied consent to submit to a blood alcohol content test (BAC) if they are asked do so by a law enforcement officer.

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So when can a Florida police officer take your driver’s license? Under Florida driving statutes they may seize your Florida license if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher or if you decline to take the blood alcohol content test (which can include testing of your blood, breath or urine).

Generally, the arresting officer will confiscate the driver’s license at the scene and issue a ticket which can also act as the driver’s temporary driving permit. The temporary driving permit will be good for the next 10 days. At which time the driver must decide if they will file a request for an administrative license hearing or they will begin the administrative license suspension without fighting the civil charges. Administrative license suspensions must be challenged within 10 days from the date of the Florida drunk driving arrest.

The length of time for the administrative license suspension will depend on whether you took the test and failed or whether you refused the test and the number of times you have been arrested for DUI or refused the BAC testing in the past.

Drivers usually can request a hardship license 30 days after the administrative license suspension (or 90 days if they refused the BAC test), but this license will only allow them to drive at specific times and to specific locations such as school or work. Hardship licenses are also only allowed after you have completed a DUI school and applied to the department for a hearing. The court will require you to install an ignition interlock device for up to 6 months if your blood alcohol content is 0.15% or higher.

I was not convicted of DUI. Why did I lose my license?

 

Many drivers think that if they are ultimately found not guilty of drunk driving that they will automatically get their driver’s license reinstated. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, driving in Florida is a privilege, not a right, and the administrative penalties imposed by the state are separate from the criminal punishments imposed under Florida’s DUI laws.

Even if you are eventually found not guilty or if you are acquitted of the drunk driving charges you may still not be able to drive until you complete the suspension and the reinstatement procedures.

What happens to my commercial license in Florida after DUI?

 

If you have been convicted of driving under the influence Florida you will lose your commercial driver’s license for one year and you will not be eligible to apply for a hardship license. After the one year suspension you may pay the disqualification reinstatement fee  and restore your commercial driver’s license.  Commercial drivers who are arrested for drunk driving in Florida and who were transporting hazardous materials will have to wait three years before they can have their commercial driver’s license restored.

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