Most of us are aware of the fact that drinking alcohol and driving is a serious offense. It not only risks your life but also drags you in embarrassing situation of police custody, the loss of your driver’s license, court fees, and various legal costs. We give up hope of getting our driver’s license back after the DUI (Driving Under Influence), charge. The process of procuring the license back may seem lengthy, but it can be shortened by implementing the following ways:
Follow what the judge orders. Complete all the programs as per schedule. Generally, the judge, presiding over the DUI cases, asks you to complete alcohol awareness program, or in a couple of case, to attend a traffic school. Once you finish such programs, you require attending a counseling session, in order to claim your driver’s license back.
Immediately contact your insurance provider and ask your agent whether you need an SR-22 form to show that you really have sufficient insurance coverage. You immediately need to fill it out and submit to the DMV or the Secretary of State’s office. There are some states, however, where SR-22 forms are not required.
Next, but the very important one, is to attend your hearing. This is required if the charged DUI is your second offense or more, or you are a minor. Majority of the states expect you to attend a driver’s license hearing prior to reinstating your driver’s license.
Finally, pay the reinstatement fee. It varies from state to state; therefore, you are advised to consult your local DMV or Secretary of State’s office.
Now that you have got your driver’s license back, it’s time to move ahead; no point repeating mistakes. After all law and enforcements are for our safety and benefits.
