DWI License Suspension Minnesota MN
Reader’s Question:
How do I get my driver’s license restored after having it suspended for DWI in Minnesota?
Oliver
Bloomington, MN
Thanks for asking Oliver. It’s not easy to have your driver’s license reinstated after receiving a DWI in Minnesota. There are cases that it cannot be done at all. But there are cases that a restricted license is granted to a person driving to and from work and other necessary appointments. In order to reinstate your driving privileges, it will be necessary to go through a number of administrative processes.
Additional fees are required on top of the fines you may have already paid for the criminal portion of your DWI case. The following are the other requirements for reinstating your Minnesota driver’s license:
- You need to pass a written DWI related driving test. You have to get a copy of the driving manual from the state of Minnesota in order to study for the test.
- You need to pay for a reinstatement fee of $680.00.
- You must also submit a new application to request for your license to be reinstated and you need to pay an additional $18.50 reapplication fee.
For people who have received multiple DWI convictions, attending substance abuse classes or seminars are required and also they would need to prove that they are abstaining from alcohol for at least one year prior to attempting to have their license reinstated.
