Limited License (see Also Hardship License)
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Definition - What does Limited License (see Also Hardship License) mean?
Drivers who have had their license either suspended or revoked because they either refused to take a blood alcohol concentration test or they had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher may qualify for a limited license (also called a work permit). A limited license will allow the offender to drive to and from work, and in some cases a driver may be able to attend school. The license may also limit the total number of driving hours which are available in a given week.
Limited licenses may not be granted to all offenders and may depend on the driver's driving record. Drivers who have had multiple DUI convictions may not be granted a limited license or may have to wait an extended time period to obtain one.
States may require drivers to complete the following steps prior to issuing a limited license:
- Retake a written driver's examination which has information pertaining specifically to drinking and driving. Drivers should review specific chapters in the state's Drivers Safety Manual prior to taking the test.
- Pay all reinstatement fees as well as additional application fees.
- Prove that the driver does not have another way to get to work.
- Complete a driving test.
- Complete an application for a new license.
- Surrender all current licenses.
Related Links
- Hardship License -- definition of hardship license provided by www.duiattorneyhome.com.
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