When will I be able to get my license back?
If I was declared a habitual offender,
when will I be able to get my license back?
Your license was revoked indefinitely when you were declared a habitual offender. The length
of time before you can get it back depends on the violations which led to DMV or a court
declaring you a habitual offender.
| Convictions Leading to Habitual Offender Status | When Your Driving Privilege May Be Restored |
|---|---|
| Only convictions of driving suspended for unpaid fines, judgments and/or financial responsibility. (If all of your convictions are for driving suspended for unpaid fines/judgments and/or financial responsibility, the court will dismiss your case if your fines have been paid in full at the time of your trial.) | Full driving privileges upon satisfaction of all unpaid fines and/or judgments. |
| At least one conviction of driving suspended for unpaid fines, judgments and/or financial responsibility, and no DUI convictions. | Full driving privileges three years from the date you are declared a habitual offender. |
| All non-DUI convictions and all convictions of driving suspended except those for unpaid fines, judgments and/or financial responsibility. | Full or restricted privileges five years from the date you are declared a habitual offender. |
| At least one conviction of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). | Restricted privileges three years from the date you are declared a habitual offender. Full privileges five years from the date you are declared a habitual offender. The court may give credit for revocation time served as a result of a third DUI offense. |
