Denver Driver’s License Lawyer

The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can be a headache simply when attempting to renew a driver’s license. For more complicated issues, such as reinstatement of a revoked  license following a DUI, the DMV can be an absolute nightmare. If you are attempting to reinstate your privilege to drive in Colorado, regardless of the reason you were stripped of your license, we strongly encourage you to seek legal representation. Navigating the DMV is time consuming, complicated, and, like a maze, filled with dead ends. To get it done right the first time, look no further than Denver driver’s license lawyer Reid DeChant at DeChant Law.

Colorado’s Points System

Colorado, like many states, uses a points system to keep track of bad drivers—those who speed, cause collisions, and are cited for other types of moving violations. The following chart shows when you will face suspension for excessive points.

What happens if I get too many points?

You will receive a notice in the mail stating you have received excessive points, and your license will be suspended. However, you can request a point suspension hearing and argue for a less severe penalty.

A point suspension can be anywhere from one day to one year. The way the hearing officer approaches these hearings is to start at the baseline of 6-month suspension. Then the hearing officer will look at what aggravating and mitigating factors are present. Aggravating factors will increase the length of the suspension and mitigating factors will decrease the length of suspension.

You may also be eligible for a probationary driver’s license, or PDL. A Probationary driver’s license is like a red license. It carries certain restrictions that you must comply with in order to maintain the probationary driver’s license.

For a guide on how to handle these types of suspensions, contact us or view our guide here, or call DeChant Law today.

Reinstatement After Meeting All of the Required Conditions

Generally, reinstatement can only be pursued if the driver has met all of the conditions required of them, based on the reason they lost their license in the first place. This may include:

• Paying all outstanding driving infractions
• Acquiring SR22 insurance and filing proof with the DMV
• Enrollment in alcohol education courses
• Other alcohol education and therapy
• Other driving courses/traffic school
• Complying with a mandatory ignition interlock system in your vehicle
• Satisfying all other court ordered restitution

What We Can Do For You

At DeChant Law, we assist clients by helping them navigate the DMV, determine what courses/actions must be completed to reinstate a license, provide proof of reinstatement requirements, appeal revocation decisions, and more. We can help you with any of the following:

• Appealing a DMV decision
• Reinstatement of your driver’s license
• Early Reinstatement of your driver’s license
• Requesting a probationary driver’s license

Call a Denver Driver’s License Lawyer Today for Assistance

If you have had your license revoked or suspended, or you are in jeopardy of that happening, a Denver driver’s license lawyer may be able to help. And, if you are facing criminal penalties, we can handle those as well. Here at DeChant Law, we specialize in all types of driving infractions, DUIs, and more. Call Denver driver’s license lawyer Reid DeChant today at 303-409-7500 for a free consultation.