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• Can I get a hardship license or restricted license if I face license suspension for a DUI?

  License suspension laws vary from state to state. Some allow suspended license drivers to apply for a restricted or a conditional license. This permits the driver to operate a vehicle in certain situations – work, school, medical emergency. Depending on your state you may either be able to apply for a restricted license on your own, or be forced to rely on a court decision. And there are also a few states that offer no such conditional driving options.  If you're charged with drunk driving and need help understanding your DUI or DWI charges, or even your state's DUI laws, contact a DUI lawyer. Their expertise will help minimize your penalties and expedite the return of your drivers license. Plus, if the option for a hardship license exists, a DUI lawyer can help in your..

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• How can I get a restricted license if I have a suspended license?

  The grid below explains whether your state offers a restricted license (some states don’t) and how you need to begin the application process. The process varies from state to state. For some, it will be as simple as obtaining an application online, completing it and mailing it to the DMV, and awaiting further instructions. For others, it might require a court appearance, completion of a special class, and passing a written exam. Within some states the process varies depending on the reason your drivers license is suspended. For example, if your license is suspended due to driving under the influence, you might have to complete a drug and alcohol awareness course before you can get a restricted license. Or, you might have to forgo a restricted license altogether and apply for an..

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• Is a work permit the same as a restricted or hardship license?

  While some states group all of these under the same category, a work permit is usually considered to be a bit more limited that a restricted or hardship license. That's because a work permit normally only allows you to drive to and from work. Meanwhile, a restricted or hardship license allows you to drive within certain hours of the day - perhaps to go to the doctor's office, school, or grocery store - as well as to and from your job. Some states also offer hardship licenses to young drivers under the legal driving age, depending on their family needs and distance from school and public transportation. Again, though, states define work permits and hardship licenses differently, so you'll need to inquire with your state's driver's license agency to specifically find out what..

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• Can I get a restricted license to drive to and from work after being cited for drunk driving?

  That depends on where you live. Check your state in the grid below. You’ll see that only a small handful of states outright deny any kind of restricted license; most states offer drivers convicted of DUI or DWI some sort of restricted, occupational, or hardship license – or, at the very least, the opportunity to plead their case for one. Of course, even those states that do offer restricted licenses for people found guilty of drunk driving are subject to imposing their own requirements. For example, you might only be eligible if it’s your first offense or if there was no accident involved. In some cases, you might find that an ignition interlock device is required as a condition for you to drive. Remember, the best way to make sure you fully understand your state’s..

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• Are there restrictions on my first driver's license if I am a new driver?

  Yes, in all probability. Each state takes its own approach to this matter, so it's impossible to give a single answer. But, chances are you'll face some type of restrictions with your first driver's license - especially if you're 18 years old or younger. While the restrictions vary, they often fall into the following categories: Limitations on what hours you're allowed to drive. Limitations on the number of passengers you're allowed to have in your car. Limitations on the ages of your passengers. Limitations on cell phone use while driving. You may also face tighter restrictions on your allowable blood alcohol content (BAC) while driving than with older drivers; in some states, it's illegal for younger adults to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system...

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