May I Obtain a Restricted License?
Depending on the specific facts of your situation, you may or may not obtain a restricted license. Keep in mind that driving is not a right but a privilege that comes with certain rules. If you abuse this privilege by driving while under the influence of alcohol or violating a traffic law, for instance, you may lose it. You may also face harsh consequences, such as getting your driver’s license suspended.
That being said, meeting specific requirements may help you obtain a restricted license. Your eligibility to meet these requirements will significantly vary based on your situation. For instance, did you receive a DUI charge or conviction? Did you violate the implied consent law? What was your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level? Was it your first or subsequent DUI?
To learn about obtaining a temporary license after getting charged with DUI, consult with a Marion, SC, DUI defense attorney.
The Provisional Driver’s License
You may qualify for a provisional license (valid for six months) if it’s your first DUI and you meet the following requirements:
- A valid South Carolina driver’s license
- Complied with all the requirements for past cancellations, suspensions, or revocations.
- Enrollment in the state’s Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP)
- No other license suspensions following the current DUI suspension except for suspensions based on alcohol violation, implied consent below 21, implied consent, .15 or higher BAC, .02 or higher BAC.
- A .14 BAC or lower if the DUI offense occurred on May 18, 2024 or earlier.
- A $100 fee
The Route Restricted Driver’s License
This restricted driver’s license will enable you to drive a non-commercial, standard motor vehicle to go to and from school or work, during school or work, and to and from ADSAP or other court-ordered programs. You can use this license for the entire duration of your suspension, but you can only obtain it once in your life. You may qualify for the route-restricted license for suspensions based on the following:
- Points
- Alcohol violation
- Controlled substance
- Accident judgment
- False insurance certificate
- Misrepresentation of identity
- Failing to stop for blue lights
- .15 BAC (violation date should be before May 19, 2024)
- Implied consent (violation date should be before May 19, 2024)
The Temporary Alcohol License
If your license suspension is based on the following violations and you have requested an administrative hearing with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV), you may qualify for the temporary alcohol license:
- Implied consent below 21
- Implied consent
- .02 BAC or higher below 21
- .15 BAC
Seek Legal Help From Our Seasoned Marion, SC, DUI Defense Attorney Today
Facing a DUI charge? To learn more about license suspension after a DUI, the potential penalties of a DUI conviction, and your legal options to fight a DUI charge, reach out to our Marion, SC, DUI defense attorney. You can contact The Law Office of Brad C. Richardson, LLC, and schedule your case consultation with our Marion, SC, DUI defense attorney by filling out our online form or calling 843-488-4321.
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