What if I Missed the 10-Day Rule?

Please note that the following information applies only to individuals who contacted Whittel & Melton after their driver’s license was suspended due to a DUI arrest, and missed the 10-day deadline.

Unfortunately, this material is relevant for those who could not prevent the immediate suspension of their license.

Can you apply for a hardship license after your suspension period is over if you miss the 10-day rule?

You must meet a few conditions to receive a business, employment, or work permit reinstated in Florida.

If your license was suspended following a DUI arrest with a breath sample of .08 or higher, there are specific steps you must follow to reinstate it. Taking these actions promptly is essential to regain your driving privileges.

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1. Must show some proof of enrollment or completion in a Florida-approved DUI school [take out; and]
2. Must apply for an administrative hearing (this usually occurs over the telephone due to the very few locations it is offered)
3. You must certify that you have no outstanding or open traffic violations in Florida
4. You must serve thirty (30) days of a “hard suspension”—in other words, you must go thirty (30) days without a driver’s license or business/work permit before submitting your application.

OR, if you are suspended for being arrested for DUI and Refusing your breath test, then you must do the following to get reinstated from a Suspension:

1. Must show some proof of enrollment or completion in a Florida-approved DUI school
2. Must apply for an administrative hearing. This usually occurs over the telephone as few locations are offered.
3. You must certify that you have no outstanding or open traffic violations in Florida.
4. You must serve ninety (90) days of a “hard suspension”–in other words, you must go ninety (90) days without a driver’s license or business/work permit before submitting your application.

PLEASE NOTE, if you have been suspended before for Refusal on a DUI case – no provisions in Florida allow for a Hardship Reinstatement or Business, Employment, or Work Permit.