MICHIGAN DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTORATION ATTORNEY
Without a doubt, having your driving privileges suspended or revoked can have a negative impact on your livelihood and your personal life. Petitioning the state for reinstatement of your driving privileges on your own can be difficult and intimidating.
Michigan driver’s license restoration is a complex process. Once your Michigan operator’s license has been revoked or suspended, it’s very difficult to get it back. All of the state’s requirements must be met for a successful outcome. Contact our office today for a free consultation and to find out if you are eligible for a license restoration hearing.
MICHIGAN DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTORATION EXPLAINED BY ATTORNEY MACIE LAW
Losing your driving privileges can range from a restricted license to license suspension to license revocation.
- A restricted license means that you have limited driving privileges, such as only driving to and from work or school or to an alcohol or drug treatment program.
- A suspension means that your license is suspended altogether for a definite period of time. A suspension has a “from” and “through” date. When the “through” date is reached, the driver may have driving privileges restored if all of the conditions of suspension have been met as long as no additional violations occur during the time of suspension.
- The most serious action is a driver’s license revocation. When your license is revoked that means you can no longer operate a motor vehicle. It is the outright termination of driving privileges. A license can be revoked or denied for multiple drunk driving convictions as well as a single conviction of OWI Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION AND RESTORATION
When your Michigan driving privileges are revoked, it is for a minimum of one year for a first revocation and for a minimum of five years for a subsequent revocation within seven years of a prior revocation. After the minimum period of license revocation, the driver whose license was revoked may apply for a hearing before the Administrative Hearings Section (AHS) of the Secretary of State for license restoration. Petitioners are eligible for one hearing per year.
Before requesting a hearing, a person must complete a substance abuse evaluation and a 12-panel drug and alcohol toxicology screen. Once this evaluation is completed, a hearing is scheduled. You must show with clear and convincing evidence that you no longer continue to drink and drive. There has to be proof that any alcohol or substance abuse problems are under control and likely to remain under control. Also, you have to show that you are at low or minimal risk of repeating the act of drunk driving. In addition, you must demonstrate the ability and motivation to drive safely and within the law.
You are also required to provide letters and documentation of sobriety from friends, family members, co-workers, or other supportive people in your everyday life. Evidence such as proof of involvement with a treatment program or support program are also encouraged. This evidence helps the Hearing Officer make a decision whether to authorize restricted or full driving privileges. Hearing Officers have the final decision‑making authority. If your license has been revoked, any restoration of driving privileges must include the installation of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) for a minimum of one year.
MACIE LAW, PLLC IS A MICHIGAN DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTORATION ATTORNEY YOU CAN COUNT ON!
Don’t put off petitioning the State of Michigan for a driver’s license restoration hearing any longer! Contact Macie Law for a free initial consultation!
