Having your driver’s license suspended or revoked can disrupt your life.
Whether your suspension resulted from traffic violations, DUI, or failure to meet DMV requirements, you may have legal options to challenge or restore your driving privileges. Chambers Law helps clients fight license suspensions and guide them through the reinstatement process.
Call 843-449-0420 today for a free consultation.
Common Reasons for License Suspension or Revocation
In South Carolina, a driver’s license can be suspended or revoked for various reasons, including:
- Accumulating too many points on your driving record
- Driving under the influence (DUI) or refusing a breathalyzer test
- Failure to pay traffic tickets or court fines
- Failure to maintain proper auto insurance
- Leaving the scene of an accident (Hit & Run)
- Reckless driving or excessive speeding violations
- Failure to appear in court for traffic-related offenses
- Medical conditions deemed unsafe for driving
Understanding the reason behind your suspension is the first step in determining how to fight it.
Penalties for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License
If you are caught driving with a suspended or revoked license, you could face severe consequences, including:
- Fines ranging from $300 to $1,000
- Jail time from 10 days to 90 days for repeat offenses
- Extension of your license suspension period
- Vehicle impoundment
Each offense increases the penalties, making it even harder to reinstate your license.
How the South Carolina Point System Works
South Carolina uses a point system to track traffic violations. If you accumulate 12 or more points, your license may be suspended:
- Two points – Minor traffic violations
- Four points – Speeding (11-24 mph over the limit) or failure to yield
- Six points – Reckless driving or excessive speeding
- 12 or more points – Automatic license suspension
Points remain on your record but are reduced by half after one year. However, accumulating new points can quickly result in another suspension.
How to Fight a License Suspension
Many drivers assume that once their license is suspended, they have no options—but that’s not true. Depending on your situation, you may be able to:
- Request an administrative hearing to challenge the suspension
- File for a hardship license to allow limited driving privileges
- Complete defensive driving courses to reduce points
- Appeal wrongful suspensions due to administrative errors
How to Reinstate Your Driver’s License
The process for reinstating your license depends on the reason for the suspension. Common steps include:
- Paying outstanding fines and reinstatement fees
- Completing required courses, such as alcohol and drug education programs
- Providing proof of auto insurance (SR-22 form for high-risk drivers)
- Filing a formal request for reinstatement through the South Carolina DMV
We can help you determine the fastest and most effective way to restore your driving privileges.
How Chambers Law Can Help
At Chambers Law, we take an aggressive approach to helping clients fight license suspensions and revocations. Our firm:
- Files legal challenges against wrongful suspensions
- Represents clients in DMV hearings and court appeals
- Negotiates with prosecutors to reduce penalties
- Guides clients through the license reinstatement process
