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Q: How do you get a hardship license in Indiana?

To apply for the Indiana Hardship Waiver, youll need to download and fill out State Form 28622. Be sure to attach the required documentation and then send it to the BMV address at the top of the form. If you are approved, the BMV will send you the waiver.

Q: Can I get a license in Tennessee if suspended in another state?

Can I get a drivers license in another state? No. You cannot move to another state and obtain a drivers license (DL) there while your license is still suspended in your previous state.

You can have your licence suspended if you exceed the demerit points limit or commit a traffic offence such as:

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Immediate suspension periods
Appealing your licence suspension
Disqualification
Disqualification Removal
Steps to make an application for disqualification removal
Driving record application for disqualification removal
Send your completed application form for disqualification removal by email or post
Your driving record will be reviewed by Transport for NSW
Complete the Local Court application to remove driver licence disqualification form
Lodge your documents with the court
Demerit points
Impounding of vehicles
Does North Carolina have a hardship license?
How do you get a hardship license in Indiana?
Can I get a license in Tennessee if suspended in another state?
What happens when your license is suspended Victoria?

speeding
driving under the influence (DUI)
street racing
aggravated burnouts
driving without supervision (learner licence holders).

In certain instances your licence can also be suspended for not paying an outstanding penalty notice or a court-imposed fine.

Police can suspend your licence on the spot, or you may get a Notice of Suspension from Transport for NSW. This could happen as a result of camera-detected offences or exceeding your demerit points threshold. The notice will tell you when the suspension starts and how long it will last.

You don't need to reapply for your licence at the end of the suspension period, provided it hasn't expired.

Note: Disqualification of your licence is different to suspension. Disqualification is imposed by the court, and you need to reapply for a driver licence at the end of the disqualification period.

Last updated: 28 March 2022

Find out what happens if your licence is suspended by the police or you are disqualified from driving by a court.

License suspension

If you commit a traffic offence, the police can suspend your licence immediately or you can be disqualified from driving by a court.

Suspension

The police can suspend your licence on the spot if you:

have a serious accident causing death or grievous bodily harm
speed in excess of 45km/h over the speed limit (full licence holders)
speed in excess of 30km/h over the speed limit (learner or provisional licence holders)
drive with a prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) or under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or drugs
take part in street racing and other hoon offences
drive without supervision (learner licence holders).

If the police suspend your licence on the spot, you will not be able to drive away. Someone else will need to pick up your vehicle.

The police can decide not to suspend your licence immediately. They can choose to suspend it later, as long as it is within 48 hours of you being charged or receiving a penalty notice.

If you are charged with an offence, the immediate suspension will remain in place until your case is heard by a court. The court will take into account the time you have already spent on suspension.

Immediate suspension periods

Your licence can be immediately suspended for different periods of time, depending on the driving offence.

Offence	Suspension period
Serious driving offence causing death or grievous bodily harm	Until your case is heard in court
Speeding in excess of 45km/h over the speed limit (full licence holders)	6 months
Speeding in excess of 30km/h (learner or provisional licence holders)	3 months
Low-range driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI)	3 months
Mid-range and high-range driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and driving with a prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA)	Until your case is heard in court
Street racing, aggravated burnout and other hooning offences	Until your case is heard in court
Learner driver licence holders driving without supervision	3 months

Note: If you are caught speeding by a speed camera, the police cannot suspend your licence. You will receive a Notice of Suspension later from Transport for NSW.

Appealing your licence suspension

You have the right to appeal an immediate licence suspension in court.

After receiving the Notice of Suspension, you have 28 days to lodge your appeal online or in person at a NSW local court. You will need to pay a fee to the court to lodge your application.

Unless the court orders otherwise you must not drive until your appeal is heard. If your appeal is denied you will not be allowed to drive until your suspension period ends.

Disqualification

A court can disqualify you from driving and your licence will be cancelled.

If a court disqualifies you from driving, you cannot drive until the period of disqualification ends. If your licence is cancelled you'll need to apply for a new licence.

There are heavy penalties for driving while disqualified, including imprisonment.

If you have committed multiple traffic offences, you may receive more than one disqualification period. The court will usually allow these disqualification periods to run at the same time. However, they can order multiple disqualification periods be run back to back. This means you could be off the road for a long time.

Disqualification Removal

Provided that you have not committed any offences within the last 2 to 4 years, you can make an application to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to have your driving record assessed to determine eligibility requirements for the disqualification removal order scheme.
You cannot make an application if you have been convicted of one of the following serious driving offences:

Murder or manslaughter caused by the use of a motor vehicle
An offence that caused death, grievous bodily harm or wounding by a motor vehicle (under the Crimes Act 1900)
Predatory Driving or Police Pursuit (under the Crimes Act 1900)
Negligent driving causing death or grievous bodily harm
Intentional menacing driving
Failing to stop and assist after impact causing death or grievous bodily harm.

To find out more about your eligibility on how to make an application to remove your driver licence disqualification see Legal Aid NSW's Are you disqualified from driving brochure.

You can also contact any NSW Legal Aid Office. You may need legal advice to help you prepare your application.

Steps to make an application for disqualification removal

Driving record application for disqualification removal

Download and complete the Driving record application for disqualification removal order form or get a copy from any Service NSW centre.
Provide proof of identification documents that have been witnessed and certified appropriately – Refer to page two of application for assistance on who can certify your documents.

Send your completed application form for disqualification removal by email or post

Your driving record will be reviewed by Transport for NSW

You will then receive an eligibility status letter and a copy of your driving record. This letter will tell you if Transport for NSW considers you eligible to apply for the removal of your disqualification through a NSW local court.

Complete the Local Court application to remove driver licence disqualification form

Lodge your documents with the court

Lodge the following documents at any NSW Local Court:

Completed Local Court application to remove Driver Licence Disqualification
Cover letter (a letter providing details about why you are seeking to have the disqualifications removed)
Copy of your certified driving record and letter provided to you by Transport for NSW

You will need to pay a fee to the court to lodge your application. If you are on a Centrelink benefit, or experiencing financial hardship, you can ask the court to waive this fee.

Note: Your application must include a certified driving record, issued by Transport for NSW. Any other copy of your driving record will not be accepted.

If your application is rejected by the local court, you will not be able to make another application for 12 months. You may wish to seek legal advice before re-applying.

Demerit points

If you reach or go over your demerit point limit within a 3-year period, your licence will be suspended. Find out How demerit points work.

Impounding of vehicles

If you commit one of the following offences, the police can impound your vehicle or confiscate your number plates:

some drink and drug driving offences
street racing
aggravated burnout
involvement in a police pursuit
speeding by more than 45km/h
repeated unauthorised driving
certain driving offences if you are driving while disqualified.

See Vehicle sanctions for more information.

Does North Carolina have a hardship license?

You can get a hardship license in North Carolina to receive limited driving privileges if you can prove that you genuinely need to drive for your livelihood or other obligations. In North Carolina, you can apply for a hardship license through your local DMV.

How do you get a hardship license in Indiana?

To apply for the Indiana Hardship Waiver, you'll need to download and fill out State Form 28622. Be sure to attach the required documentation and then send it to the BMV address at the top of the form. If you are approved, the BMV will send you the waiver.

Can I get a license in Tennessee if suspended in another state?

Can I get a driver's license in another state? No. You cannot move to another state and obtain a driver's license (DL) there while your license is still suspended in your previous state.

What happens when your license is suspended Victoria?

You can get a fine of up to 240 penalty units. The maximum penalty for drive while suspended by Fines Victoria is a fine of 10 penalty units. You should tell the magistrate about your income and things you have to pay for, and whether you support a family. If you get a fine you can pay it straight away at court.