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Florida License Reinstatement after DUI Suspension

How do I reinstate my license after a suspension for refusal to submit to a breath or urine test?

You will be suspended as of the arrest date for one year for the first offense and 18 months for any consecutive offenses. You will be given a 10-day permit on the date of arrest and when the permit expires must serve 90 days of the suspension before the driver is eligible to apply for a hardship license on the first suspension. No hardship license is permitted if you have refused to submit two or more times.

You must provide proof of enrollment in a DUI School to the Administrative Reviews Office (see listing "Under Suspension - Need Driver License for Work") for consideration for a hardship license. If given approval to reinstate early for hardship, you must present this approval to the driver license office . Failure to complete the course within 90 days after reinstatement will result in cancellation of your driver license by the department until the course is completed. Treatment, if referred, is required. Failure to complete treatment will result in cancellation of your driver license.

If you reinstate after your revocation period ends, you must provide proof of DUI School enrollment or completion to the driver license office. Failure to complete the course within 90 days after reinstatement will result in cancellation of your driver license by the department until the course is completed. Treatment, if referred, is required. Failure to complete treatment may result in cancellation of your driver license.

At the time of reinstatement, whether for a hardship license or a full license, you must take the required examination, and pay $115 administrative fee and $35 reinstatement fee and any license fee required. Proof of liability insurance on the arrest date will be required or proof of liability coverage and a $15 reinstatement fee will be required.

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence?

You are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year and you are not eligible for a hardship license. You must wait the full year, then pay a $60.00 fee and restore the commercial drivers license. If you were transporting hazardous materials when convicted, the disqualification is for three years.

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle with unlawful alcohol level (.04)?

You are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year and are not eligible for a hardship license. You must wait the full year, then pay a $60.00 fee and reinstate the commercial drivers license. If you were transporting hazardous materials when convicted, the disqualification is for three years.

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle in possession of controlled substance?

You are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year and are not eligible for a hardship license. You must wait the full year, then pay $60.00 fee and restore the commercial drivers license.

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I refused the test to determine alcohol level?

You are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year and are not eligible for a hardship license. You must wait the full year, pay $60.00 fee and restore the commercial drivers license.

What happens to my driving privilege if I'm convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I received 3 traffic violations within 3 years?

You are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for 120 days. After 120 days, pay $60 fee and restore the commercial drivers license.

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I received 2 traffic violations within 3 years?

You are disqualified for 60 days from driving a commercial motor vehicle. After 60 days, pay $60.00 fee and restore the commercial drivers license.

Source for this page: http://hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/dlfaqson2a.html

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Resources — Florida DUI Frequently Asked Questions

Florida License Reinstatement after DUI Suspension

How do I reinstate my license after a suspension for refusal to submit to a breath or urine test?

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence?

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle with unlawful alcohol level (.04)?

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle in possession of controlled substance?

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I refused the test to determine alcohol level?

What happens to my driving privilege if I'm convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I received 3 traffic violations within 3 years?

What happens to my driving privilege if convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle and I received 2 traffic violations within 3 years?

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