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Driver license suspension issues have risen exponentially across Texas over the last decade. Our law practice has seen a steady increase in occupational driver license requests in North Texas as well. That is why it is important to understand what steps you must take in order to obtain an occupational driver license in Texas. If you miss a step, you will not be able to obtain an occupational driver license. After reading this article, if you would like to discuss your case with our Dallas occupational driver license lawyers, feel free to contact our office at 214-321-4105.
Understanding The Requirements To Obtain An Occupational License
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There are certain requirements that must be me in order to obtain an occupational driver license in Texas. Even if you are eligible to get an occupational driver license, if you do not take care of these issues first, then the judge will deny your request. If you need an occupational driver license in Texas and are unsure about what the requirements would be in your specific area, please feel free to call our office to discuss what you will need to do prior to filing a request.
- PAYING YOUR REINSTATEMENT FEES: Anytime that a driver license is suspended, DPS will automatically apply a reinstatement fee to that license number. You have to pay all of your reinstatement fees first before DPS will send you an occupational driver license. In order to pay off your driver license reinstatement fees, click this link. You will need to have your driver license number, date of birth and last 4 digits of your social security number to pull up your profile. Once you have done this, you can follow the instructions on the site to pay off your reinstatement fees.
- SR-22 INSURANCE: SR-22 Insurance is discussed further below. You must have this type of insurance for a judge to consider granting an occupational driver license.
- PAYING THE OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER LICENSE FEE: This fee is minimal, but is probably the most forgotten requirement by those trying to obtain an occupational driver license.
There are other basic requirements that must be met that are discussed below. But these 3 main issues are the most common problems our occupational driver license attorneys see missed by those requesting the license.
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SR-22 insurance Requirement For Occupational Driver License
SR-22 insurance is nothing more than a regular insurance policy that labeled as a “high risk” policy. This basically means that the coverage is usually more expensive to obtain to adjust for the risk of providing the policy to the driver. In Texas an occupational driver license cannot be obtained without first providing the court that is responsible for granting the request proof of this type of policy. Your first step to obtain an occupational driver license in Texas is going to be to start getting insurance quotes for an SR-22 insurance policy. We tell clients to simply get the cheapest policy you can find, because they are all the same on paper. Once you obtain the policy, you can then begin to draft the documents necessary to request the occupational driver license.
Determine The Reason For The Driver License Suspension
It is important to determine the reason for your driver license suspension in advance. There are two ways to do this. First, you can do a driver license eligibility check on your license to determine the suspension reason. This ensures that you actually need an occupational driver license. Many times, our occupational driver license lawyers consult with clients who find that they do not actually need an occupational driver license. If the driver license eligibility page states another way to fix the suspension action, then we normally suggest the alternative route. The second way to determine the suspension reason is to pull an official driving record from The Texas Department Of Public Safety. The good thing about this method is that most courts require an official driving record from DPS anyway before they will grant an occupational driver license. In our firm, we do both. And we attach both as proof to the petition requesting an occupational driver license.
Determining Drive Times
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When you are driving with an occupational driver license, your license is still technically suspended. It is a limited use license while your suspension is in place. This means, you will also be limited on the amount of time you are able to drive. Depending on your work and/or school schedule, most judges will tailor the length of time you can drive around those schedules. If you are caught driving outside of those times, your occupational driver license can be revoked and you can be charged with a class “b” misdemeanor. It is important to ask for as much time as possible in the beginning so you have the flexibility to drive when you need it.
Limiting the Places You Can Drive
Occupational driver licenses are also restricted to certain areas as well. In most cases, judges restrict your ability to drive based on the counties in Texas that you reside and work in. For example, if you live in Dallas County, but work in Tarrant County then the judge may restrict your driving to those counties alone. You need to make sure you consider all of your driving habits to ask for the broadest terms available when it comes to driving location restrictions.
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These issues listed above are some of the most important steps you will need to take in order to prepare an occupational driver license petition. Thereafter, we suggest you consult with an attorney in your area to develop the petition and establish the essential need requirement for an occupational driver license to be granted. If you would like to talk with our occupational driver license lawyers about your suspended license, call us at 214-321-4105.
