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How to Regain and Restore a Suspended Drivers License

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Kenneth S. Feraru

The State of New York takes traffic violations and their associated penalties very seriously and does not hesitate to suspend or revoke the license of drivers who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drive without insurance, or are repeat offenders. If you received a New York traffic ticket that might result in a license suspension or revocation, talk to one of the many New York traffic attorneys with a New York traffic ticket law firm. A lawyer may be able to help you avoid a license suspension or, at the very least, advise you on how to avoid any pitfalls that may make your situation worse. If your license is suspended due to New York speeding tickets or other traffic violations, it means that your privilege to drive is taken away for a set period of time. If your license is revoked by the State of New York, your driving privilege is cancelled and you will have to re-apply for a license. Restoring a suspended license in New York Generally, in order to restore your suspended New York driver’s license privileges, you will need to:

Serve your suspension time and, unless you received a conditional license, do not drive during your suspension
Pay the fee to have the suspension terminated
Obtain insurance, if your violation included a traffic ticket in New York for driving without insurance
Obtain certification from a physician that your condition was cured or treated such that it will not hinder your ability to drive safely, if your New York traffic violation was related to a physical or mental condition (such as an epileptic seizure that caused an accident)
Go to any of the New York DMV offices (with proof of insurance, medical certification, or any other certification ordered by the court) to have your license reinstated

In some cases, a court penalizes the driver with an indefinite suspension for a New York speeding ticket or other traffic violation, and that can have significant consequences and may involve a special hearing, investigation, and even prosecution. You may be facing an indefinite suspension if:

You are behind in paying child support
You have ignored a ruling by a New York judge relating to a traffic accident
You write a bad check to the DMV
You fail to submit an accident report

Regaining a Drivers License after it was RevokedIf your license is revoked in New York for traffic violations, it is canceled and you must reapply for a new license. You need to:

Pay a re-application fee to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles
Take and pass the same DMV tests anyone else applying for a license has to pass, such as vision, written, and driving tests
Obtain insurance, if your violation included a traffic ticket in New York for driving without insurance
Obtain a physician’s certification that your condition has been cured or treated such that it will not hinder your ability to drive safely, if your New York traffic violation was related to a physical or mental condition (such as an epileptic seizure that caused an accident)

Some revocations require you to pay a civil penalty as well, and they include the following:

$500 penalty if you were not insured at the time of the traffic violation or accident
$300 penalty if your license was revoked because you refused to take a chemical test at the time of your DWI traffic violation or accident (e.g., breathalyzer, blood or urine test)
$700 penalty if your license was revoked because you refused to take a chemical test at the time of your DWI New York traffic violation or accident (e.g., breathalyzer, blood or urine test) AND if you refused a chemical test in an alcohol-related violation anytime in the past 5 years

In summary, traffic violations in New York can lead to serious consequences and should never be taken lightly, much less ignored. If you have received a traffic ticket that may result in a license suspension or revocation, talk to one of your local new york traffic lawyers. Contact usKenneth S. Feraru is a Queens car accident attorney who has successfully represented New York drivers involved in traffic accidents in Long Island or charged with moving and non-moving violations. He can be reached at (516) 535-3333 or toll-free at (866) 542-9039. Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq. 200 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 535-3333

Posted at 11:35 AM

Topic: DUI/DWI