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.