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This is our first posting for 2009. We wanted to highlight some recent changes at DMV. New reinstatement procedures: DMV has changed its procedure for reinstatement of driver's licenses that were revoked or suspended for non-payment of child support, no insurance or points. You may now reinstate your license at a full-service driver's license office. It is no longer necessary for you to submit the reinstatement application by mail. Reinstatement continues to be only by mail for alcohol related revocations. New Express Consent law: For cases occurring on or after January 1, 2009 the procedure for express consent hearings has changed. If your license is revoked for excess alcohol (a BAC over .08), the period of revocation has increased to 9 months. If you want to reinstate early, you will have to install an interlock in your car for 8 months. (This can be removed early if there are 4 consecutive months on the interlock without any problems). Drivers with a BAC over .170 will need the interlock for 2 years. With the provisions for early reinstatement with the interlock, we won't be doing hearings for a probationary driver's license. The early reinstatement provision is automatic (as long as you have the interlock installed) and there are no restrictions on the time or place where you can drive. Some clients have asked how the interlock system will work if they must move out-of-state. This can be very complicated. We suggest that you call us so we can discuss your situation and go over the various options that are available. Obviously, in early 2009, there will be some overlap and probably some confusion. You will need to make sure that the right law is being applied to your case. Now that the state legislature is in session, we will devote space in future postings to new laws that have been proposed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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