Limited driving privileges license
Many people in the United States drive on a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) license. After someone receives a license suspension, or has their driving privileges revoked or denied, they may be eligible for a limited or restricted driving privilege license.
Reasons for a Limited Driving Privilege License
If your license has been recently suspended, you may qualify for a limited driving privilege license. The Department of Revenue can issue an LDP license for a number of different reasons, and you, or your traffic lawyer, can argue that you need to drive to and from work, take the kids to daycare, go to a medical appointment. , or other important matters and you need your driving privileges to meet your basic living needs.
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If you are awarded an LDP, you will be allowed to drive to and from pre-approved destinations. In most cases, submitting an application to the Department of Revenue is the correct way to respond to a suspended license appeal.
In certain circumstances, you may not qualify for an LDP application with the Department of Revenue, in which case you, or your traffic attorney, must file an application with the circuit court. For example, if your driving record has an active Denial, you should ask the circuit court to review your case.
It is in your best interest to hire a traffic attorney to represent you and assist in your petition in circuit court, as there are a multitude of situations that you might experience in court. A traffic attorney would know best how to handle your case and can guide you through the process of filing your petition.
Not eligible for a limited driving privilege license
If you are not eligible for an LDP application and have to file a petition with the circuit court, you may be denied an LDP license. The Missouri Department of Revenue lists several reasons why you may be denied an LDP, including:
1. You did not meet all court-appointed reinstatement requirements before your license was eligible for reinstatement.
2. You were convicted of a motor vehicle-related felony offense.
3. You were involved in a car accident and received a suspension due to an unsatisfied judgment.
4. You have served less than 90 days on a chemical revocation for refusing to submit a drug or alcohol test.
5. You have received a suspension, cancellation or disqualification of a commercial driving privilege.
Although there are many other reasons why the court cannot grant an LDP license, these are some of the most common. For more reasons, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue LDP website.
Hiring a lawyer
The filing and application process to acquire an LDP is quite lengthy and can be very confusing. Understanding all the reasons why you qualify, or do not qualify, for an LDP is very difficult, and hiring a traffic attorney to help you complete the form or represent you in court can greatly benefit your case.
