My New York State License Has Been Suspended! What Do I do?

If your driver’s license has been suspended in New York, one of the first things you should do is to reach out to an experienced traffic attorney who can help guide you through the steps of getting your driving privileges reinstated.

There are many reasons why your license might have been suspended. The process of reinstating it will differ depending on what caused the suspension. If your license is suspended, generally, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will mail you a notice (an “Order”). It will be sent to the address of record found on your license. This notice will provide you with additional information about whether the time-period for your suspension is definite or indefinite.

Definite Suspensions

If you received too many traffic tickets in a short period of time, were convicted of driving under the influence, or were caught driving without auto insurance, your license suspension period is probably for a set, or "definite", time period.

If your license was suspended for a definite period of time, the order you receive from the DMV will explain how long the suspension will last. At the end of the suspension period, you will need to pay a suspension termination fee to reinstate your driving privileges.

Indefinite Suspensions

Your license may be suspended for an indefinite period of time. Some examples of what would cause such suspensions is if you have unpaid child support, unpaid New York State taxes, or a traffic ticket, whether in New York or another state. In the case of indefinite suspensions, you will need to pay close attention to the order you receive from the DMV, as it will provide information about what you need to do in order to remove the suspension.

If you failed to answer one or more traffic tickets, you will need to either plead guilty or not guilty to the tickets before your license can be reinstated. You do not need to pay the fine – you just not to answer the ticket one way or the other. If you owe child support, you will need to work with the local child support enforcement agency or the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. If you owe taxes to New York State, you will need to work with the Department of Taxation and Finance.

When Your License is Suspended for any Reason:

Regardless of whether your license was suspended for a definite or indefinite period of time, do not drive while your license is suspended. Doing so could put you at risk for additional penalties and fines. It could also make it even harder to eventually get full driving privileges restored. More importantly, you can be arrested and charged with a criminal offense.

You may be able to get a Restricted Use or Conditional driver’s license, which would allow you to drive under certain limited circumstances after showing a need to do so.An experienced New York traffic lawyer can help you navigate through these steps and get you back behind the wheel as quickly as possible. For more information on how to proceed with your suspension, consider getting in touch with the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. Our firm has and have assisted thousands of motorists in getting their licenses reinstated. We move as quickly as possible to get you back on the road. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office helps motorists throughout New York State. Our firm helps clients in North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier, Catskills Mountains, Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, and the Capital District. We provide all motorists with a free consultation. Our team looks forward to helping you out.