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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 quest for obtaining one.
You can check if your state offers hardship licenses from the grid below.
| Available | Not Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | ||
| Arizona | x | ||
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | ||
| Colorado | x | Access to a probationary/Red license is determined by your hearing officer. | |
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | ||
| Florida | x | ||
| Georgia | x | ||
| Hawaii | x | Access to a conditional license will be determined during your administrative hearing. | |
| Idaho | x | ||
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | If deemed eligible, your court will send Form SR17 to the BMV. | |
| Iowa | x | Restricted license only available after meeting all requirements, passing an exam and paying all required fees., | |
| Kansas | x | ||
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | ||
| Maine | x | ||
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | You will have to participate in a walk-in suspension hearing, conducted at various RMV branch sites. | |
| Michigan | x | Restricted license availability determined by the presiding court. | |
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | ||
| Missouri | x | Restricted driving permits only available after serving 30 days of your suspension. | |
| Montana | x | ||
| Nebraska | x | ||
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | ||
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | ||
| North Dakota | x | ||
| Ohio | x | ||
| Oklahoma | x | ||
| Oregon | x | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | ||
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | ||
| Utah | x | Limited license availability determined by presiding judge. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | ||
| Washington | x | ||
| West Virginia | x | ||
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | ||
| Washington DC | x | Visit the Penn Branch Service Center to apply. |
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