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Is a work permit the same as a restricted or hardship license?
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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 driving activities you're allowed to do - and when.
If you have a revoked drivers license, you might find it more difficult to obtain a work permit or hardship license than if you have a suspended drivers license. However, even if you're faced with a revoked license, it's worth seeing if your state offers work permits or restricted licenses, and if you qualify; most states do have provisions for both types of licenses.
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 driving activities you're allowed to do - and when.
If you have a revoked drivers license, you might find it more difficult to obtain a work permit or hardship license than if you have a suspended drivers license. However, even if you're faced with a revoked license, it's worth seeing if your state offers work permits or restricted licenses, and if you qualify; most states do have provisions for both types of licenses.
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