Where to Get a Drivers License After DUI Conviction
Reader’s Question:
I received a DUI but I don’t want to lose my license, so I just want to know if there is a US state where I can get a driver’s license? And how will it affect my insurance policy?
Noreen
Thank you for asking Noreen.
All states have laws regarding driving while drinking or driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other serious offenses. In all states a DUI is a serious offense with associated penalties such as jail time, fines, suspension of driver’s license, etc. Most of these states are also part of the Driver’s License Agreement which means that they forward their DMV records with each other so the DUI charge would follow you if you move to another state.
You won’t find out if your license will be suspended or revoked until after you go to court and are convicted and sentenced. There may be provisions in your state to allow you to drive to work. Of course, any change in your status as a licensed driver will affect your insurance policy. You an expect higher rates as a high risk driver, and you may even have your policy cancelled and have to shop for new coverage.
There are some states which allow offenders to operate their vehicles that are equipped with ignition interlocks. This device checks the driver’s breath and will disable the ignition if it determines the motorist has been drinking. I would suggest that you get legal advice regarding this to check if there is anyway in which you could not lose your license.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
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