How Do I Get Back My License After Suspension in a DWI Case in Atlanta?

You can apply for reinstatement if your license was suspended due to a DUI conviction. Any person convicted in a DWI case in Georgia faces a license suspension lasting anywhere from 120 days to five years, depending on their driving history. Your license will automatically be suspended for a year if this is your first DUI offense in the last five years. Drivers may apply for reinstatement if they satisfy all requirements after the initial 120 days of this time have expired.

Qualifications for Reinstatement After a DWI Case in Atlanta

•  The Driver has completed the 120-day suspension of their license.
• The Driver has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program that has been certified by the Department of Driver Services (DDS), and
• The Driver may show a certificate of completion as evidence that Driver has paid the reinstatement fee.

• You must complete the 120-day Requirement

The 120-day Requirement is the first condition to satisfy for restatement in a DWI case. You can get a copy of the ticket that resulted in your license suspension from either the court that handled your case OR the law enforcement organization that issued your citation if you want to know how many days your license has been suspended.

• You Must Complete the Risk Reduction Program

Completing a risk reduction program that DDS has approved is the second prerequisite for reinstating your license after a DUI conviction. For more information about places where you may finish this necessary stage, view this list of DDS-recognized schools. If you complete this program successfully, the school will provide you with an official certificate to show the DDS.

• Pay the Reinstatement Fee

After a first-offense DWI case (over 21), getting your license reinstated in Georgia costs $200 by mail or $210 in person as of 2022. Anyone who mails their reinstatement fee in receives a $10 discount. Your payment must be mailed to Conyers, Georgia 30013 Department of Driver Services (DDS) Validation Unit Post Office Box 80447.

You must include your official notice of suspension along with the payment. Alternatively, you may submit your real name, date of birth, Driver’s license number, address, and social security number if no Official Notice of Suspension was received or you do not have one. You must submit your risk reduction program completion certificate with your fee, Official Notice of Suspension, OR other information.

In conclusion, SR-22 insurance policies are often required to prove financial responsibility for people with DWI convictions. Get in touch with your insurance company and ask for an SR-22 filing. You can see from this document that you have the bare minimum of liability insurance.