How do i obtain a hardship license in florida?

In Florida, a Hardship License is a special license that is issued to you when your regular license is suspended. With a hardship license you are allowed to operate a vehicle for employment/school purposes ONLY.

Reasons for license suspension include: 
- accuring too many traffic violation points on your record* 
- failure to pay a traffic fine within the allotted time frame
- driving under the influence (DUI)

*Points violations suspension time frame: 
- 12 points in 12 months: 30 day suspension
- 18 points in 18 months: 3 month suspension
- 24 points in 36 months: 12 month suspension

Am I eligible for a hardship license?
You may be eligble for a hardship license if your license was suspended due to points. Depending on the severity of the DUI suspension, you may or may not qualify for a hardship license.


How can I get a hardship license?
1. Fill out an application for a Hardship/Administrative Hearing and take it to the Bureau of Administrative Reviews offices
2. Register for our 12 Hour Advanced Driver Improvement course (in-class or online)
3. Get a copy of your driving record
4. Take your 12 Hour ADI enrollment certificate and driving record to the DHSMV 
5. If you're eligible, the hearing officer will give you your hardship license

Where can I drive with my Hardship License? 
There are two types of Hardship Licenses. The first is for business purposes, which include: 

- To and from work
- Job required driving
- School
- To and from church
- Medical purposes

The second is for employment purposes, which means that you can only drive to and from work and any job required driving. 

If you need any other help regarding Hardship License or any traffic related issues in general, please contact us here at Luz Traffic School or visit us. We're always happy to help!