License Restoration - Plumides, Romano & Johnson, pc

are you facing a suspension or revocation of license?

If you engaged in dangerous, negligent or careless driving behavior which resulted in both serious legal consequences and the temporary or permanent loss of driving privileges, our attorneys can help you understand your options.

If your licenses was suspended, you do not need to apply for a new driver’s license. You will need a pay a restoration fee of $65 to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), once the suspension period is up.

If your driver’s license was revoked, and your driving privileges terminated, it can only be reinstated if you meet eligibility requirements. It is important that you understand the conditions or terms set forth in a hearing by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.

A driver or vehicle owner requesting a hearing must mail a completed administrative hearing form – along with the applicable fee – to the address on the appropriate form. (Requests without the paid fee will not be processed.) NCDMV will notify an applicant of their hearing date within 30 business days.

To cancel a hearing, complete the appropriate cancellation form below and mail or fax as indicated on the form. Cancellation requests must be postmarked at least 10 business days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing to receive a partial refund.

See the list of hearings below:

Driver license
Ignition interlock
State inspections
Franchise dealer disputes

Commercial driver license violation (third-party)
Liability insurance
Expedited liability insurance for commercial vehicles
Station or technician violation

Station or technician license denial
Dealer or salesman license denial
Dealer bond cancellation

Driving While Impaired

Per NCGS 14-269. It is illegal for you to willfully and intentionally carry a concealed weapon on your person, including certain knifes, sling shot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razors, stun gun, firearms any other deadly weapon. The only exceptions to this are when you are on your own property, or if you have a Concealed Carry Permit for a handgun (and there are several restrictions).

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Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License

Drivers convicted of a driving while license revoked under G.S. 20-28(a) will result in points on their motor vehicle record. Drivers convicted of driving while license revoked after impaired driving under G.S. 20-28(a1) will result in an additional suspension/revocation.

Speeding

An individual's driving privilege will be revoked for at least 30 days if they are convicted of: Driving any vehicle more than 15 mph over the speed limit while driving at a speed greater than 55 mph Driving at a speed greater than 80 mph A license will be revoked for 60 days if an individual is convicted of: Two speeding charges within one year Speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion

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Accumulation of Driver License Points

Driver license points are assessed on their driving record based on the date of the offense. A suspended driver’s license could accumulate up to 12 points over a 3-year period. 8 points within 3 years following the reinstatement of a license can result in an additional suspension. When driving privileges is reinstated, all previous points on an individual's record are canceled.

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Moving Violations

Drivers convicted of moving violations while their license is suspended or revoked will face an additional suspension or revocation.

Other Reasons

30-day civil revocation, failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs for motor vehicle offenses, and or violation of ignition interlock restriction.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? In some situations, a limited driving permit may be allowed during the suspension period. To determine if your suspension or revocation allows limited privileges based on statute, please review the limited driving privilege statute.

What is a “Failure to Appear” suspension? A “Failure to Appear” suspension occurs when a driver fails to appear in court and does not comply with a citation under G.S. 20-24.1. A

What do I do if I receive a letter from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles for “Failure to Appear” or “Failure to Pay?” If you have failed to appear to court or failed to pay the court, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driving privileges indefinitely until you have complied with the case. You will need to contact the court in the county that you received the citation or where you failed to pay your fines.

Upon compliance, contact NCDMV to determine if you are eligible to reinstate your license.

What do I do if a substance abuse assessment is required? If your suspension/revocation requires a substance abuse assessment, visit the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ website to find a provider in your area to perform the assessment and determine what classes are needed. Upon completion, the provider must submit a 508 Form to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.