North Carolina attorney
Janet Reed provides an overview on restoration of driving privileges in North
Carolina.
Reinstatement
of driving privileges in North Carolina may come after either a suspension or a
revocation. If a driver’s license is
suspended for a set period of time, then restoration is relatively
straightforward. After the suspension is
over, the driver must go to the DMV and pay the applicable fees to have their driving
privileges reinstated. There may be an additional
fee if the suspension stems from a Driving While Impaired conviction. There may also be suspension of an indefinite
period, typically a result of some other violation such as failure to appear in
court, failure to pay a fine, or back owed child support. These require the resolution of the
underlying issue before the license can be reinstated. Certain offenses which carries a lengthy suspension
period may allow the driver to petition for reinstatement prior to end the length
of the entire suspension.
The
process is more complicated for reinstatement after revocation of driving
privileges. In such situations, a DMV
hearing or a hearing in front of an administrative law judge may be
required. The amount of time that must
pass in order for the driver to be eligible for a hearing depends on the
underlying reason for the revocation.
It may be
advisable to retain an attorney for reinstatement hearings, particularly after
a revocation due to multiple DWI offenses.
Just like a court hearing, petitioner will need to provide witnesses and
evidence to support their case. An
experienced attorney can help ensure that the petitioner prepare and present a
strong case for reinstatement.
Individuals whose license has been suspended
or revoked may also petition for limited driving privileges. Limited driving privileges permit the driver
to drive under specified restrictions such as when and where the driver may
drive. The purpose of such exception is
to allow the driver to drive when it is necessary for things such as
employment, education, medical care, or religious worship. The specific requirements for obtaining
limited driving privilege will depend on individual circumstances. Violation of the conditions of limited
driving privilege is a serious offense and is a class 1 misdemeanor.
While
suspension or revocation of driving privileges is a serious and potentially
life altering event, working with a qualified attorney to explore all available
options can minimize the impact of such suspension or revocation.
About Janet Pittman Reed
Janet P. Reed is an attorney in
Jacksonville, North Carolina, and handles Family Law cases such as Divorce
& Separation, Personal Injury, Traffic, Criminal Law, Driver’s License
Restoration Services, and Civil Litigation cases.
Website: https://janetreedlaw.com/
Attorney Profile: https://solomonlawguild.com/janet-p-reed
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leglone?lang=en
Janet Pittman Reed, attorney has been licensed since 1997 and handles cases in Divorce & Separation. She works in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and attended University of Florida, Levin College of Law. She is admitted in North Carolina.
