Were you arrested for your second DUI offense in Miami? Let’s say it’s been less than five years since your first DUI, and now you’re facing a five year license revocation. Are you eligible for any type of license before the five years are up?
When a person is given a five year suspension for a 2nd DUI within five years, they can apply for a hardship/business purposes license after one year has passed.
So, if it’s been more than one year into your five-year suspension period, you may be eligible for a business permit, assuming you haven’t been charged with any driving-related offenses since the five-year suspension took effect.
If that’s the case, you may be allowed to participate in the “reinstatement program,” a costly program, which involves monthly monitoring by the DHSMV, or by a program of their choice.
Even if you’re at least one year into your five-year license suspension, it doesn’t mean that you’ll automatically be granted a hardship license, but it does mean that you are eligible to apply under your DUI suspension.
To be eligible for a hardship license, you must meet the following criteria:
- If referred, you must complete DUI school and treatment.
- You must have a favorable recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program.
- You must stay in the Special Supervision Services Program for the duration of your revocation in order to keep your hardship license.
If you receive a hardship license, you must complete the required examination, pay an administrative and revocation reinstatement fee, and any license fee required.
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Requirement
Florida law states that certain persons convicted of DUI are required to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) on their vehicles. Under Sec. 322.271, F.S., anyone convicted of DUI who applies for a restricted license for work or business purposes is required to install an IID.
If you are facing charges for a second DUI offense in Miami-Dade County, reach out to my firm to work with a Miami DUI lawyer who is selected to Florida’s Super Lawyers®,AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and a proud member of the National College for DUI Defense!
