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Suspended License: How to get my license back?

I have a suspended license, but I don’t know where to start.

There are many reasons why the DMV will suspend or revoke your license. Here is a short list:

  1. Failed to appear in court for a ticket or criminal case

  2. You have court costs that are not paid

  3. You plead guilty or “just paid the ticket” for Speeding 15mph or higher over the limit

  4. You plead guilty to Reckless Driving and Speeding

  5. You plead guilty or was found guilty to Possession of Driving with an Open Container

  6. You were in a car accident and failed to submit a financial deposit to the DMV

  7. You plead guilty or was found guilty of a moving violation while your license was suspended or revoked

  8. You plead guilty or was found guilty for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended (aka DWLR)

  9. You have a civil revocation for a pending DWI/DUI

  10. You plead guilty or was found guilty for Driving While Intoxicated (aka DWI or DUI)

Want more information on suspension and revocations? Here is the link to the NC DMV driver’s handbook

So you want to know how you can get your license back, aka, restore your driving privileges.

It is hard to tell you where to start unless I know the reason why the DMV suspended/revoked your license in the first place. Not what you wanted to hear? Sorry. But, you can start by first, calling the DMV at (919) 715-7000 or by downloading your driving record from the DMV. Here is the link to download a copy of your driving record: https://edmv.ncdot.gov/DrivingRecords/

Can Trivino Law help get your license back?

Depending on what caused the DMV to suspend or revoke your license, Trivino Law can help you get your license back within the Charlotte, NC area. Getting your license back may require a court appearance in one of the local courthouses, a DMV hearing, or even a Motion to Petition the Court for a license for you to drive to work or school.

What should I do if I missed a court date?

If you missed a court date, then contact Trivino Law. The Trivino Law office is located in Charlotte, near the Matthews border, however, Jaylene Trivino can represent you in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and Gaston Counties in North Carolina.

What should I do if I have a civil revocation because I have a DWI/DUI?

First, you will need to pay the civil fine, which is normally $100. This fine is paid at the clerk’s office in the county where you were arrested for the DWI/DUI. You will be eligible to pay the $100 fine after 30 days from the date of your arrest. Your license will remain revoked until you pay the civil fine. This means, you must pay the civil fine to remove the civil revocation.

What is the difference between “DWLR not impaired revocation” and “DWLR impaired revocation?”

Let’s start with DWLR Impaired Revocation, aka DWLR Impaired Rev:

The DMV will suspend/revoke your license if you were arrested for a DWI/DUI. First comes the 30-civil revocation. Then, if you plead guilty or are found guilty of the DWI, then the court will direct the DMV to revoke your license for 1 year or more. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be eligible for a “Limited Driving Privilege” which will give you the court’s permission to drive to work or school. There are many restrictions to a “Limited Driving Privilege” and there are many hoops to jump through before you can even qualify for a “Limited Driving Privilege.”

A ticket for “DWLR Impaired Revocation” is very serious. This is because it is a class 1 misdemeanor, which means you face jail time of up to 120 days and/or probation. Your license will also be revoked for an additional year or more, depending on your driving record.

Fallen asleep or confused yet? This is why its good to hire an attorney to assist with the process. Just saying…

Next, “DWLR not impaired revocation,” aka “DWLR not impaired rev” - what is it?

“DWLR not impaired rev” is the legal lingo for a suspended or revoked license that does not involve a civil or DWI/DUI revocation. In other words, your license was suspended for reason(s) 9-10 on the list in the beginning of this informative blog. Depending on your record, you will face a fine, an additional suspension, and up to 20 days in jail and/or probation for a DWLR not impaired rev ticket. This is because a “DWLR not impaired rev” is a class 3 misdemeanor.

Here’s the good news, if you (or your attorney) are able to correct/fix the cause of the suspension/revocation, which gives you the ability to get your license back from the DMV, then the prosecutor might dismiss or change your ticket to a non-moving violation. Why is this important? It is important because getting the ticket dismissed or changed to a non-moving violation does not carry the heavy consequences of jail time, probation, and additional suspensions.

Questions??? Contact Jaylene Trivino at Trivino Law PLLC.

Disclaimer: The information in this blog is not legal advice. Instead, the information in this blog are the thoughts and opinions of Jaylene Trivino, Esq.

Jaylene Trivino