Hardship Licenses

Hardship Licenses

Have you considered contacting a Valparaiso attorney to discuss your ability to get a hardship license? The laws have changed.

As of January 1, 2015, “hardship” licenses are no longer available. Likewise, a probationary license is no longer recognized by the court. Instead, suspended drivers in Indiana can now ask the judge for a SPECIALIZED DRIVING PRIVILEGE.

What is a Specialized Driving Privilege?

There are differences between the old and new systems. Below, some of the most important differences are highlighted:

• A specialized driving privilege is available to more suspended drivers than the hardship license: Habitual Traffic Violators & Lifetime Suspension ARE ELIGIBLE.
• Specialized Driving Privilege applicants must have valid CAR INSURANCE.
• REFUSING to take a chemical test means you can NOT apply for a specialized driving privilege.
• Specialized Driving Privilege must remain in place for 180 days (important to consider if the current suspension is less than 180 days).

Our Experienced DUI and Traffic Violation Attorneys Can Work to Restore Driving Privileges

If you have questions about your eligibility for a Specialized Driving Privilege, call to discuss with our experienced attorneys at Worthley Law.