Can I Get a Limited Permit for An Administrative License Suspension?

We work to provide thorough information to our clients regarding the impact of their DUI charge on their driver’s license. In order to understand how a DUI charge can impact your driver’s license, you must understand how the DUI administrative license suspension process works and what permits are available to you if your license is suspended in the administrative case.

Can I Get a Limited Permit for An Administrative License Suspension for A DUI?

If a person who is administratively suspended has not been convicted of DUI based on an arrest that occurred within five years of the arrest resulting in the suspension (i.e., first DUI in five years), that individual is entitled to a limited permit. This “ALS limited permit” is valid for thirty days, costs $25.00, and entitles the holder of the permit to drive for work-related purposes, to obtain medical care or prescribed drugs, to attend school, or to receive substance abuse treatment.

Georgia DUI Limited Permit or Work Permit

O.C.G.A. § 40-5-64 provides the terms of use for a limited permit issued after a 1st DUI within 5 years (from the date of prior offense). It is important to recognize that not every person convicted of a DUI is eligible for a limited permit. If this is not your 1st DUI conviction within 5 years, you may not be eligible for a limited permit or work permit. If this is not your 1st DUI conviction within 5 years, you will not be immediately eligible for a limited permit or work permit. The conditions listed below apply to a Georgia DUI limited permit issued after a 1st DUI conviction within a 5-year period:

(1) Going to his or her place of employment;

(2) Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs;

(3) Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student;

(4) Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by the commissioner;

(5) Attending under court order any driver education or improvement school or alcohol or drug program or course approved by the court which entered the judgment of conviction resulting in suspension of his or her driver’s license or by the commissioner;

(6) Attending court, reporting to a probation office or officer, or performing community service; or

(7) Transporting an immediate family member who does not hold a valid driver’s license for work, medical care, or prescriptions or to school.

If you have a question regarding eligibility for a limited permit in Georgia, contact us today.

How do I get my license back after a first Administrative License Suspension for DUI?

• The suspension is for a minimum of 30 days.
• An administrative license suspension limited driving permit is available.
• The administrative license suspension limited driving permit costs $25, and it is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
• The administrative license suspension limited driving permit for an administrative license suspension is available only in person at a DDS location.
• The administrative license suspension limited driving permit is available to valid GA drivers of any age.
• The administrative license suspension limited driving permit will transition to be used as the DUI permit if convicted of the underlying DUI prior to the reinstatement of the ALS suspension if age 21 or older at the time of the DUI conviction.
• If under 21 at the time of the DUI conviction, the ALS limited driving permit will be canceled.
• Reinstating after the ALS requires: (1) submitting an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and (2) payment of a $210.00 reinstatement fee (or $200.00 if reinstatement is processed for by mail).

How do I get my driver’s license back after a second Administrative License Suspension (within 5 Years) for DUI?

• The suspension is a minimum of 18 months.
• No administrative license suspension limited driving permit is available.
• Reinstatement requires (1) submitting an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and (2) payment of a $210.00 reinstatement fee (or $200.00 if reinstatement is processed by mail).

How do I get my driver’s license back after a third Suspension/subsequent Suspensions (within 5 Years)?

• The suspension is for 5 years.
• No administrative license suspension limited driving permit is available.
• The licensee may apply for a probationary license pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-58 after a minimum suspension period of 2 years after the date of conviction of the underlying DUI.
• Reinstatement requires (1) submission of an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and (2) payment of a $210.00 reinstatement fee (or $200.00 if reinstatement is processed for by mail).