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Can I Get A Work Permit?

If your operators license is suspended, you may be eligible to apply for a work permit. You will NOT be eligible if:

1. Your operator's license has been suspended for a past alcohol related offense; 2. Your operator's license has been suspended for failure to appear in court; 3. You have moving violations on your driver's history; 4. You have less than 27 days to serve on your suspension; 5. You are unemployed.

Also, if you REFUSED the chemical alcohol test you will be TEMPORARILY ineligible for a work permit for ninety days.

If you are eligible to apply for a work permit you may request an application form from the DMV directly. In submitting your application you will be required to provide information regarding your employment and the hardship you will suffer if the work permit is not granted. Once the application is complete, it is submitted the DMV which acts on the application without a hearing.

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A: If you are arrested for diving under suspension after an alcohol related offense the law provides for thirty days of minimum mandatory incarceration.
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A: You may delay entry into the alcohol education program until your license has been restored.
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A: No, work permits specifically exclude operation of vehicles for which a Commercial Drivers License is required.
Q: Will The Dmv Automatically Send My License Back After My Administrative Suspension Ends?
A: No, you must apply to the DMV for a restoration of your license