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A suspended license can make it impossible to get to work, take kids to school, or keep medical appointments, and for many people it’s the most immediate consequence of a traffic or criminal case. Specialized driving privileges, sometimes called a hardship license, allow a person with a suspended Indiana license to drive for specific purposes approved by a court. They cover suspensions from OWI cases, too many points, habitual traffic violator status, uninsured driving, and other court or BMV suspensions.
To get specialized driving privileges, a person files a petition with the court, and a judge decides whether to grant them and on what terms. The order can limit driving to specific purposes, like work, school, medical care, or caring for family members, and it can set times, routes, or other conditions. Courts often require an ignition interlock device in alcohol-related cases, and they can require proof of insurance. A person driving on specialized privileges has to carry the court order and follow its terms exactly, since driving outside them can lead to new charges and the loss of the privileges.
Not everyone is eligible. In particular, suspensions for refusing a chemical test after an OWI arrest generally aren’t eligible for specialized driving privileges, and some people with certain prior convictions or suspensions face additional limits. Eligibility can also depend on the type and length of the suspension and the person’s driving record. Filing the right petition, in the right court, with the right supporting information can make the difference in whether privileges are granted and how useful they are.
At RileyCate, we help clients petition for specialized driving privileges, often as part of defending the OWI, traffic, or criminal case that led to the suspension. For more on OWI cases and the license consequences that come with them, see our DUI and OWI page.
Getting back on the road legally takes a carefully prepared petition and attorneys who know how to present it to the court. Will Riley and Russell Cate lead our criminal defense team. Russell Cate has more than 19 years of experience and has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2013, and Will Riley’s Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and AV Preeminent recognition reflects the kind of trial-tested credibility that carries weight with prosecutors and judges alike.
Will and Russell personally oversee every case we take on, staffing it with the attorneys, associates, and staff the matter calls for based on its size and complexity, so you get responsive, informed representation from the outset.
Nobody plans to need a lawyer. When something goes wrong, what you need first is someone who will listen, tell you honestly where you stand, and take the next steps off your plate. That is how every case at RileyCate, LLC begins.
We represent individuals, families, and small businesses across Fishers, Indianapolis, and surrounding counties in personal injury and complex litigation, business and real estate disputes, criminal defense, and appeals.
Will Riley and Russell Cate personally oversee every matter, staffing each case to its size and complexity. Both are recognized as Super Lawyers and have argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Will also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation.
We are trial-tested, not just settlement-focused. We have tried hundreds of cases, because insurance companies, opposing businesses, and prosecutors negotiate differently with a firm willing to go the distance.
If your license has been suspended, specialized driving privileges may help you get back to work and daily life sooner. We offer a consultation to review your suspension and explain your options. Reach out to RileyCate today to speak with an attorney.
