How to Get Your License After a Suspension in New York State
Driving is a privilege. When this privilege is abused, your license to drive can be revoked until you complete the conditions of your suspension. The state of New York can suspend your driver’s license for several reasons including driving under the influence, driving with no automobile insurance and excessive moving violations. In the event of a suspension, it is illegal for you to operate an automobile until you complete certain conditions.
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Driving Under the Influence
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Complete your suspension period. In New York state, this can range from 90 days to one year.
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Complete a driver responsibility assessment at your local New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or other acceptable assessment center, if ordered by the court.
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Pay a driver suspension-termination fee, which can range from $25 to $125 in New York, depending on the severity of your offense. This can be paid online at the website of the Department of Motor Vehicles or in person at a local DMV branch.
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Wait seven days after you pay your suspension-termination fee to receive your license in the mail. If you do not receive your reinstated license in the mail after one week, contact your local DMV and inquire about the status of your license. Present a copy of receipt of payment for the suspension-termination fee.
Driving With No Insurance
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Pay the civil penalty for operating a vehicle in New York state with no insurance. The civil penalty is $8 per day for lapses between one and 30 days; $10 per day for lapses between 31 and 60 days; and $12 per day for lapses between 61 an 90 days.
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Present current proof of insurance to the DMV. Insurance documents can be presented in person to your local DMV or mailed to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles office at 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228, as of October 2011.
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Pay a driver suspension-termination fee, which in New York is $50 for driving with no insurance. This can be paid online at the website of the Department of Motor Vehicles or in person at a local DMV branch.
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Wait seven days after you pay your suspension-termination fee to receive your license in the mail. If you do not receive your reinstated license in the mail after a week, contact your local DMV and inquire about the status of your license. Present a copy of receipt of payment for the suspension-termination fee.
Excessive Moving Violations
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Complete your suspension period of 31 days.
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Pay a driver suspension-termination fee, which in New York state is $50 for excessive moving violations. This can be paid online at the website of the Department of Motor Vehicles or in person at a local DMV branch.
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Wait seven days after you pay your suspension-termination fee to receive your license in the mail. If you do not receive your reinstated license in the mail after a week, contact your local DMV and inquire about the status of your license. Present a copy of receipt of payment for the suspension-termination fee.
Appealing Your Suspension
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Request a court hearing from your local New York DMV. You can also request a hearing in writing. Address your request to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles office at 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228, as of October 2011.
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Wait for a representative from the DMV to contact you with the date and time of your court hearing.
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Present an argument for your case during your court hearing. Your case will be heard by an administrative law judge or the DMV Chief Administrator.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles office concerning further, specific questions regarding reinstating your driver's license.
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