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How can I reduce my drunk driving license suspension?
I’ve made a huge mistake and got my license suspended for drunk driving. I don’t know how I’m going to get to work now that I have a driving ban. Are there any ways I can reduce my license suspension?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry that happened to you, but don’t beat yourself up too much. Hannah Montana said it best: “Nobody’s Perfect.” In today’s world, though, living without a driver’s license can be near impossible.
If you’re lucky, you’re in a state where a first-offense DUI only comes with a 30-day suspension or a mere license restriction, like an ignition interlock device. If you aren’t though, there are a few avenues to take when attempting to revise your license suspension—but every circumstance is different.
A license suspension or driving ban takes place almost immediately after a DUI, so it’s best to take action as early in your case as possible. One of the only ways to get out of it altogether is if an arrest review finds problems with the initial stop. This could be any legal mistakes the officer made, paperwork errors, or driver’s rights violations.
You may want to find a lawyer to sort through these legal ins and outs. If you can’t afford one, there may be free DUI defense lawyers in your area. With a lawyer’s help, you may be able to renegotiate the terms of your suspension or reduce it to a restricted license.
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