How long does it take to reinstate a suspended license

Pursuant to T.C.A. 55-10-425, all drivers convicted of DUI violations occurring July 1st, 2016 or later will be restricted to operating only vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device for a minimum of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days upon reinstating the driving privilege.

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How do I fix a suspended license in Louisiana?
How do I get my license unsuspended in Maryland?
How do I reinstate my suspended license in New Mexico?
How do I get my license reinstated in SC?

Proof of installation from an approved ignition interlock provider must be submitted to the Department electronically.

365-Day Minimum Requirement and Compliance-based Removal

Ignition interlock is required for a minimum of 365 days or the entire length of the driver license revocation period, whichever is longer. Removal of the device is compliance-based.

The 365-day ignition interlock requirement may begin during the mandatory revocation period provided that the driver applies for a restricted license.

You must obtain a restricted license from the Department of Safety during your revocation or suspension period in order for your ignition interlock installation to be recognized by the Department. Failure to do so will result in the interlock requirement being imposed after your license is reinstated.

Restricted licenses are not available after your mandatory revocation period has ended.For more information regarding a restricted license please visit: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/reinstatements/frrestricteddl.html

To find a TN approved ignition interlock provider, information about compliance-based removal, and other ignition interlock related questions, please visit Ignition Interlock Program Help Center.

Ignition Interlock Waiver – Out of State

If you are a resident of another state, you may request a waiver of the Tennessee 365-day ignition interlock requirement. Please contact our office at 866-903-7357 to request an out of state waiver.

You and a representative from the licensing authority in your state will be required to complete the waiver and send it back to our department. Once approved, the 365-day ignition interlock requirement will not be required for Tennessee while you remain a resident of another state.

Should you wish to obtain a license in Tennessee in the future, you will be required to submit proof of ignition interlock installation before application and the minimum 365-day requirement will begin at license issuance.

Ignition Interlock Wavier – Court Findings

In certain circumstances ignition interlock may be waived if a finding of fact is submitted to the Department by the court where you were convicted.

Implied Consent / Refused to Test – Interlock may be waived if you violated the implied consent law under T.C.A. 55-10-406, and in the 5 years prior to the date of violation do not have a conviction for:

Implied Consent under T.C.A. 55-10-406
Underage DWI under T.C.A. 55-10-415
Open Container Law under T.C.A. 55-10-416
Reckless Driving under T.C.A. 55-10-205 where the charged offense was T.C.A. 55-10-401

Driving Under the Influence – Interlock may be waived if the DUI meets the following conditions:

Your violation was alcohol only and the BAC% was under .08% or your violation was drugs only with no alcohol present. A test must have been completed and the results of that test must be available including BAC%, AND;
You were not accompanied by a person under 18 years of age, AND;
You were not involved in a reportable traffic accident or the accident was not the proximate result of the DUI, AND;
You do not have a prior DUI in the 10 years prior to the date of the current DUI violation
T.C.A. 55-10-425 & T.C.A 55-10-409

You may obtain an interlock certification waiver by contacting our department at 866-903-7357. Have the court complete the wavier and then submit the completed waiver to our Department for review.

If the court fails to make a specific finding that T.C.A. 55-10-409(b)(2)(B) is not applicable in the instant case, if the finding made by the court is incomplete, or if the finding does not contain adequate information for the department to determine the applicability, the person shall be required by default to install and use a functioning ignition interlock device for a minimum 365-day consecutive period or for the entire duration of the driver license revocation period, whichever is longer.

When you are caught driving with your license suspended or revoked in Florida, you may wonder what the process is to get your license reinstated and how long it will take. Many Florida drivers rely heavily on their driver’s licenses due to lacking public transportation.

Do not drive if your license is suspended as being caught driving with a suspended or revoked license can carry heavy penalties.

The first thing you will want to do is confirm that your license is actually suspended. This is something that you can do via the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. An experienced traffic attorney can also look this up for you.

Once you have confirmed that your license has been suspended or is pending suspension, you’ll need to fix the cause of the suspension. For example, if your license is suspended for failing to pay an outstanding traffic ticket, you may need to pay it in order to clear the D6 (suspension). However, it is important you consult with an experienced traffic attorney prior to taking any action. Oftentimes, paying past-due tickets to clear the suspension can lead to a new suspension for points, Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), etc.

Once whatever is causing the suspension is taken care of, you’ll be able to proceed with getting your suspended license reinstated. The DMV will charge you a reinstatement fee and will issue you a new driver’s license card.

Some suspensions can be cleared up immediately with your County Clerk of Courts Office if you are licensed in Florida. Other Clerk’s Offices may issue a D6 clearance form which you must take to the Tax Collector’s Office in your county of residence. If you carry an out-of-state license, the Clerk’s Office may issue you a D6 clearance form to take to the DMV in your home state.

For more complex suspension matters needing court action, an attorney can typically resolve the issue within a couple of weeks. The Clerk’s Office will transmit the information to the DMV in Tallahassee which can take up to 10 business days to process the information and clear the suspension. The timing of reinstating a driver’s license must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

As with any traffic matter, it is best to have an experienced suspended license attorney on your side. An attorney can advise you on what actions must be taken and in what order to get you back on the road driving legally again.

How do I fix a suspended license in Louisiana?

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles can process reinstatements in the following ways: Phone: OMV Call Center - (225) 925-6146 (Option 3). Mail: Office of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Public Tag Agent (PTA): PTAs can perform limited reinstatement transactions.

How do I get my license unsuspended in Maryland?

What should I do if I receive a notice of suspension?.

Pay the fine at the District Court; or..

Pay the fine by phone using a credit card (in Baltimore, call 410-974-7177; outside of Baltimore, call 1-800-492-2656); or..

Be granted a new trial date and post a penalty deposit with the District Court..

How do I reinstate my suspended license in New Mexico?

Reinstatement of driving privileges after a 5-year or 10-year revocation requires an “Order of Restoration” signed by a District Judge. The Court Order must be a certified copy. The applicant must pay a reinstatement fee.