Having access to a car is vitally important. A car provides access to employment, education, food, doctor’s appointments, daycare, and more! If you were convicted two or more times of driving under the influence within five years, you will have to surrender the license plates of any vehicles in your name. However, with the help of an attorney, you can apply for a hardship license plate so that a family member or co-owner of the vehicle can drive the vehicle if you meet specific requirements. Keep reading to learn more about hardship license plates in Georgia.
How Do I Get a Hardship License Plate?
You will need to meet certain requirements to get a hardship license plate. You will need to fill out an “Application For The Issuance Of A Special License Plate And Affidavit Of Need And Eligibility.” The application requires that a co-owner of the vehicle or a member of your family must depend on the vehicle for the “necessities of life and would be subject to undue hardship” without the special license plate. The necessities of life include needing a vehicle to access food, water, shelter, and healthcare.
The application also requires proof that you surrendered your license plate, proof of vehicle insurance, and the family member or co-owner’s driver information, including their full name, date of birth, driver’s license number, address, and phone number.
I Was Denied a Hardship License Plate, What Do I Do?
If your hardship license plate application was denied, you can submit a request for an administrative hearing in front of the Office of the State Administrative hearings by submitting a written request to the Department. Your criminal defense attorney can write the letter and represent you at the hearing.
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Navigating the criminal legal system can be confusing. I have decades of experience fighting for clients at all stages of their cases. I know the players in the Georgia criminal court, and I am here to help you throughout the life of your case. If you want to apply for a hardship license plate or have legal questions, give me a call today!
