The Indiana courts and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) can suspend the driver’s license of people for certain crimes or violations. However, under certain circumstances, specialized driving privileges might be granted. An Indianapolis specialized driving privileges Attorney can help determine if you meet any of the specific circumstances to quality for specialized driving privileges after your license has been suspended.
How Your License Can Be Suspended
Reasons your license might be suspended cover a broad field and can be ordered by the BMV or the Indiana court. Some examples of suspensions include:
• Court ordered suspensions
• DUI—Driving under the influence
• Insurance suspensions
• Unpaid traffic tickets
• Habitual traffic violators
• BMV suspensions
How You Obtain Specialized Driving Privileges
Most people are eligible to apply for specialized driving privileges, but a few circumstances disallow application including a person holding a CDL or commercial driver’s license, previously receiving specialized driving privileges with more than a single conviction violating IC 9-30-16-5, never receiving a valid driver’s license, refusing to submit to a chemical test under IC 9-30-6, and conviction of another person’s death while operating a motor vehicle. An Indianapolis specialized driving privileges attorney can help you determine if you qualify for specialized driving privileges. The process to apply includes:
• Paying any fines or fees owed to the BMV
• Show proof of SR22 insurance coverage
• File the petition in a superior or circuit court in the county you live in
• Pay or ask for a waiver for BMV reinstatement fees
How You Handle Specialized Driving Privileges
Once the petition has been filed and specialized driving privileges have been granted, there are a few things that all drivers are required to do. Ensuring that you follow all the requirements set forth by the court is imperative to continuing to have specialized driving privileges.
An Indianapolis specialized driving privileges attorney can help navigate the process of applying and keeping specialized driving privileges. Contact us today for more information and a free consultation at (317) 951-0087 or fill out the online contact form.
