Drivers License Appeals in Michigan

By Mara J. Wegerski JD

Shepard Law Office PLC

If you have lost your license there is a way to get it back! Michigan has set up an appeals process through the Driver’s License Appeal Division (DLAD) of the Department of Motor Vehicles. This process differs depending on why you actually lost your license, but can be used by any person who does not currently have a license or has tried to have their license re-instated and has been denied.

If you have lost your license due to an alcohol related offense there are several steps that must be taken prior to filing a DLAD appeal. First the person must successfully complete an alcohol evaluation and demonstrate that they have stopping using alcohol, completed alcohol therapy, show that they have regularly attended an alcohol support groups, provide letters from family and friends demonstrating a change in that person’s lifestyle and how being alcohol-free has impacted their life. Finally the person requesting the appeal must show a genuine need to get their license back.

If you have lost your license due to a driving on a suspended or revoked license ticket or some other traffic offense related citation you will be notified of a date when you will be eligible to get your license back. You may appeal to DLAD prior to this date; however only under exigent circumstances will your appeal be granted.

If you have lost your license and need to get it back please do not attempt to do so on your own! There are many minor details that are required to ensure that your appeal is successful!

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