Reinstating Your Driver’s License In Colorado

Reinstatement of your Colorado driver’s license depends on why it was suspended or revoked. You may need to pay outstanding traffic fines, take level II alcohol classes or meet your financial obligations with child support.

Philip Smith can help you determine the requirements necessary for successfully applying for reinstatement.   If you are facing a court case, that case is separate from any Department of Motor Vehicle action. Did you know that your driving record is shared with all 50 states? Until your Colorado driver’s record is repaired, you will not be able to get a license in any other state. If your license is suspended or revoked in another state, you must contact that state to apply for reinstatement before applying for a new license in Colorado.

Your DMV driving record will reveal what has led up to the suspension or revocation. Phil will be able to determine what steps need to be taken prior to reinstatement. A probationary or “red” license will allow you to drive for limited purposes such as getting to work or school.

Philip M. Smith
Denver Criminal Defense Attorney
303-333-8900

In 2014, the Colorado legislature made significant changes in the laws on alcohol and drug violations, Ignition Interlock and Persistent Drunk Drivers (PDD). These laws may have an impact on your application.

On or after January 1, 2014:

• Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for being classified as a PDD is lowered from .17 down to .15.
• Refusal of a chemical test at a traffic stop is a PDD
• After one month, DUI drivers can get Interlock.

Prior to January 1, 2014

• If you refused a chemical test and were not permitted to apply for reinstatement with Interlock early you may:

1. finish the remainder of your restraint making you eligible for full driving privileges or,
2. serve a minimum of 2 months applying for early reinstatement with Interlock for a year.
3. Wait time for early reinstatement with Interlock with numerous alcohol violations or BAC refusals is reduced to one or two months.

Reinstatement of driving privileges in Colorado can be complicated. Let Philip M. Smith help you through the application and DMV hearing process and get you back on the road again.  Call today, 303-333-8900 for your free confidential consultation.

Philip M. Smith is a private criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado with over 37 years in criminal justice. Phil is a former judge and prosecutor. His law practice focuses on representing those facing criminal charges in the metro area municipal, county and district courts in Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas and Adams counties.

Colorado Reinstatement Form: DR2870

If you need a criminal defense lawyer for your Criminal Mischief criminal charge, or if you have questions about criminal charges,I encourage you to contact me, Philip M. Smith, Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer, 303-333-8900 today for a free and confidential initial consultation.

“Thank you, Mr. Smith. You’ve made a tremendous difference in my life with your work and effort on my behalf. I’ll start alerting my family about our success. People told me I’d never be free from this, but you proved them wrong”

-W.K., Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Records