Lost License in Florida from Dui - There is Hope -Reinstated- You Can Get It Back
DRIVE AGAIN LEGALLY
Convicted of 4 or More DUI'S
Well thanks to our fine state of Florida, those folks who have been convicted of 4 or more DUI'S, and sentenced to a life sentence of never being able to drive again, now have another chance. Governor Charlie Christ has signed HB 971 in to law effective July 1, 2010.
I and many others feel that a life sentence is unfair, heck even some murderers don't get a life sentence. Now in order to be eligible to get your license back there are strict criteria you must meet and of course jump through the hoops of the sentence.
No one convicted of DUI Manslaughter is eligible for the program.
There is a ten year waiting period from your last DUI conviction or termination of incarceration before reinstatement will be considered.
The driver must not have been caught driving on his or her revoked or suspended license during the waiting period.
The Driver has to complete a DUI program sanctioned by the state within six months of the reinstatement.
For the first year the license will only be for work purposes.
The state will require an ignition device you have to blow in to start your car, called an Ignition interlock system. You blow into this like the breathalyzer the police give you. (Just thought I would mention if you caught being sneaky and having someone else blow for you, your in deep dodo.)
There are many groups supporting this new law, including MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. MADD feels by the implementation of this new law we can track and monitor this repeat offenders and not let them fall under the radar and drive illegally.
There is a five page PDF file link to the actual sub section of the HB 971 where you can read and see all the qualifications needed to get your drivers license reinstated. This may be the time you would want to contact a DUI Attorney to see if you qualify or if you need assistance in regaining your freedom and privilege of driving legal in the state of Florida.
Thank you Senator Wise for all your efforts. Everyone don't waste time there is a Senator that is working to overturn this new law. Just in case don't miss your window of opportunity act swiftly and quickly to have your life sentence changed.
EXERT OF ACTUAL BILL
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. Effective October 1, 2010, present subsection
(5) of section 322.271, Florida Statutes, is renumbered as
subsection (6), and a new subsection (5) is added to that
section, to read:
322.271 Authority to modify revocation, cancellation, or
suspension order.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 322.28(2)(e), a
person whose driving privilege has been permanently revoked
because he or she has been convicted four or more times of
violating s. 316.193 or former s. 316.1931 may, upon the
expiration of 10 years after the date of the last conviction or
the expiration of 10 years after the termination of any
incarceration under s. 316.193 or former s. 316.1931, whichever
is later, petition the department for reinstatement of his or
her driving privilege.
(a) Within 30 days after receipt of a petition, the
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department shall provide for a hearing, at which the petitioner
must demonstrate that he or she:
1. Has not been arrested for a drug-related offense for at
least 5 years prior to filing the petition;
2. Has not driven a motor vehicle without a license for at
least 5 years prior to the hearing;
3. Has been drug-free for at least 5 years prior to the
hearing; and
4. Has completed a DUI program licensed by the department.
(b) At the hearing, the department shall determine the
petitioner’s qualification, fitness, and need to drive, and may,
after such determination, reinstate the petitioner’s driver’s
license. The reinstatement shall be subject to the following
qualifications:
1.
The petitioner’s license must be restricted for
employment purposes for not less than 1 year; and
2. The petitioner must be supervised by a DUI program
licensed by the department and must report to the program for
supervision and education at least four times a year or more, as
required by the program, for the remainder of the revocation
period. The supervision shall include evaluation, education,
referral into treatment, and other activities required by the
department.
(c) The petitioner must assume the reasonable costs of
supervision. If the petitioner does not comply with the required
supervision, the program shall report the failure to the
department, and the department shall cancel such person’s
driving privilege.
(d) If, after reinstatement, the petitioner is convicted of
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