Janet Reed, Esq. publishes overview of restoration of driving privileges in North Carolina

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Jan. 14, 2019 - PRLog -- To assist those who need to get their driving privileges back to find a job, get to work, or take care of their family in North Carolina, lawyer Janet Reed has published an easy-to-understand overview on her Blog at https://janetreedesq.blogspot.com/

Reinstatement of driving privileges in North Carolina may come after either a suspension or a revocation. If a driver's license is suspended for a set period of time, then restoration is relatively straightforward. After the suspension is over, the driver must go to the DMV and pay the applicable fees to have their driving privileges reinstated. There may be an additional fee if the suspension stems from a Driving While Impaired conviction. There may also be suspension of an indefinite period, typically a result of some other violation such as failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine, or back owed child support. These require the resolution of the underlying issue before the license can be reinstated. Certain offenses which carries a lengthy suspension period may allow the driver to petition for reinstatement prior to end the length of the entire suspension.

It may be advisable to retain an attorney for reinstatement hearings, particularly after a revocation due to multiple DWI offenses. Just like a court hearing, petitioner will need to provide witnesses and evidence to support their case. An experienced attorney can help ensure that the petitioner prepare and present a strong case for reinstatement.

Individuals whose license has been suspended or revoked may also petition for limited driving privileges. Limited driving privileges permit the driver to drive under specified restrictions such as when and where the driver may drive. The purpose of such exception is to allow the driver to drive when it is necessary for things such as employment, education, medical care, or religious worship. The specific requirements for obtaining limited driving privilege will depend on individual circumstances. Violation of the conditions of limited driving privilege is a serious offense and is a class 1 misdemeanor.

Ms. Reed concludes that "while suspension or revocation of driving privileges is a serious and potentially life altering event, working with a qualified attorney to explore all available options can minimize the impact of such suspension or revocation."

*** Janet P. Reed is an attorney in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and handles Family Law cases such as Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Traffic, Criminal Law, Driver's License Restoration Services, and Civil Litigation cases.

Website: https://janetreedlaw.com/
Blog: https://janetreedesq.blogspot.com/