How Do I Get My License Reinstated?

There are a variety of reasons that someone can have their license revoked or suspended in Massachusetts, ranging from things like repeat traffic violations to charges of Operating a motor vehicle Under the Influence (OUI) of alcohol or other drugs. A judge will determine the length of your suspension, but once you have completed the necessary length of time that your license is suspended, you will still need to take steps in order to have it reinstated. 

Attorney Brian Simoneau is a lawyer with a lot of experience regarding license suspensions, hardship licenses, and a variety of other license-related issues stemming from traffic violations, and will be a great resource for you if you are attempting to understand how to properly complete your suspension requirements and how to get your license back, either in a limited or full capacity.

Read more below about some of the common steps for getting your license reinstated once you have completed all of the necessary requirements during your suspension.

Confirm You Have Completed Your Requirements 

Depending on the nature of your license suspension, there is likely a variety of requirements that you need to complete in order to satisfy the courts and prove that you have learned your lesson. 

Have You Taken Any Required Courses?

In many cases, the terms of reinstatement include completing a driver retraining course such as a road rage course, a drug and alcohol education course, or a driver attitudinal course. If your sentencing included this requirement, it is essential that you complete this step before seeking to have your license reinstated.

What Fees Are Due?

In addition to any possible courses that you may need to take, you will certainly need to pay a range of fees to the RMV while going through the required paperwork to have your license reinstated. If you owe any of these fees, you can be certain that the RMV will not reinstate your driving privileges until all are paid.

Have You Completed The Suspension Length?

It may seem obvious, but one of the most important things that you will need to do in order to have your license reinstated is to complete the suspension that you were given. At your sentencing, during an RMV hearing, or in accordance with a possible plea deal that you reach with a prosecutor, the terms of your suspension will be laid out and you will need to complete this period of time without driving.

Are You Applying for a Restricted or Full License?

If you have been convicted of an OUI (or reached a plea deal with the prosecution), then your license will be suspended to a certain amount of time depending on your criminal history, the deal that you reached, and any possible enhancements to your charges. However, you may be able to apply for something known as a "Cinderella," or hardship license, that will give you limited driving privileges in order to attend work, school, or medical appointments.

Submit Your Necessary Paperwork

If and when you have determined that you have completed all of the requirements necessary in order to have your driving privileges reinstated by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the next step is to submit all necessary paperwork for the application. Again, depending on the nature of your suspension there will be a range of necessary documentation and information necessary to have your request approved, including proof of successful completion of any required courses, receipts for fees paid, and more. Make sure that you are clear on all requirements so that you can apply to have your license reinstated fully the first time. 

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