
How to Obtain a Restricted Driving Permit
Eligibility
Must provide proof of “undue hardship” because of employment; medical; child, elder or disabled persons daycare; educational; support group; or court-ordered community service reasons.
Consultation
Contact an Informal Hearing Officer.
Complete Alcohol/Drug Requirements
If your record reflects an alcohol/drug-related offense, you must complete the following requirements after your consultation:
• Complete an alcohol/drug evaluation by a Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA)-licensed provider within six months prior to your hearing date. The evaluator will classify you as one of the following:
Minimal risk- Moderate or Significant risk or High risk:
• Provide proof of completion of recommended treatment and provide continuing care status report. If non-dependent, a clinical
Explanation why dependency was ruled out must be provided, as well as proof of either abstinence or non-problematic use.
• Provide three letters from members of your support/recovery program confirming your participation in the program.
• Provide three letters from independent sources confirming your abstinence from alcohol/drugs.
Informal or Formal Hearing
An informal hearing is for an offense that did not involve a fatality or for a single alcohol/drug-related
Offense. A formal hearing is for an offense involving a fatality or for multiple DUI dispositions.
RDP Granted
• Provide proof of financial responsibility within 60 days.
• Pay $8 issuance fee.
• Submit verification of employment; support/ Recovery group meetings; medical; child, elder or disabled persons daycare; educational; or court-ordered community service.
• Take driver’s examination if required.
• If BAIID required, pay $360 BAIID RDP fee.
RDP
You will receive your RDP by mail. You cannot operate a motor vehicle until you have the permit in your possession. If a BAIID is required, it must be installed within 14 days from the RDP issue date.
Denial
If denied after an informal hearing, you may apply for a formal hearing or wait 30 days from the date of the hearing
for another informal hearing. If denied after a formal hearing, you must wait 90 days from the date of the hearing to have another hearing.