How to Obtain a Minnesota Limited License After a DWI - A Step by Step Guide
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Minnesota targets drunk drivers aggressively and the statistics support that. At the same time, the Department of Public Safety doesn’t make it easy to get back on the road once your license has been suspended or revoked. Because of this, it is frequently the license revocation that can be on the the most complicated sanctions of a DWI. Consider just how dependent we all are on our cars for work and school and other obligations? Obviously, getting that license back , even with limitations, can be critical. Let a Minnesota DWI Lawyer help.
Who Qualifies to Get a Limited License?
The only people who qualify for a limited license to drive in Minnesota are those who previously had a valid license, are presently employed or a full time homemaker and have been revoked for:
1. First-time implied consent violations;
2. First-time DWIs where the test results were below 0.16;
3. First-time DWIs for test refusal.
What are the Driving Limitations?
1. You can drive to and from a job;
2. You can attend a qualified treatment program;
3. You are driving for the purpose of providing for the educational, medical, or nutritional needs of the family; and/or
4. You are attending school.
Is there a Waiting Period to Get my Limited License?
There is a 15 day waiting period in Minnesota law also known as a hard revocation or blackout period before an eligible suspended or revoked driver may apply for a limited license.
A Step by Step Process to Get a Minnesota Limited License
Here is a step by step guide to getting your license reinstated by the state of Minnesota:
Minnesota Drivers Manual
Call Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services at 651-296-2025 (This number is often busy so keep trying until you get through)
Take and pass a written test based on Chapters 7 and 8 of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual ( Link );
Pay DPS the $680 reinstatement fee and apply for license reinstatement.
Pay DPS the $26.75 application fee.
Meet with an evaluator for approval of a limited license. Don’t forget to bring your test score exam.
Jack Rice Defense Can Help You Navigate this Process.
Because there are time restrictions with license revocations, it is important to sit down with a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist to discuss charge ramifications and time constraints. While this may be your first time, make sure your lawyer can help you navigate through this maze to understand your options.
Whether this is your first DWI or you have priors, don’t hesitate to give Jack Rice Defense a call. Jack is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and can help you understand what comes next and what we can do about it.