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FAQ DUI License Reinstatement & Other Concerns in Florida
Yes, but the process depends on the circumstances of your DUI case. For a first-time DUI, you may apply for a hardship license after completing DUI school and serving any mandatory suspension period. Repeat offenders face longer suspensions and may need to install an ignition interlock device.
To apply for a hardship license, you must enroll in a DUI school approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). After serving the mandatory waiting period, you must attend a hearing with the DHSMV to prove you need the license for work, education, or essential activities. You will also need to pay reinstatement fees and provide proof of insurance.
Refusing a breathalyzer test results in an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension for a first offense and an 18-month suspension for a second refusal. A second refusal can also be charged as a misdemeanor offense, which may lead to possible jail time.
No, driving on a suspended license after a DUI is illegal and can result in additional penalties, including jail time, fines, and an extended suspension period. If you need to drive, you should apply for a hardship license legally.
For a first DUI with a blood alcohol content below .15, the suspension period is between six months and one year. If your BAC was .15 or higher, the suspension period remains the same, but you may also be required to install an ignition interlock device. A second DUI within five years results in a mandatory five-year suspension. A third DUI within ten years leads to a mandatory ten-year suspension. A fourth DUI at any time results in permanent revocation.