IGNITION INTERLOCK

Your Guide to the PA Limited License & 10 Crucial Tips

Want to Drive Again Before Your Suspension is Over?

If your license was suspended for a DUI or for refusing a breath test in Pennsylvania, you do not have to wait years to drive again.

You might be able to get an Ignition Interlock Limited License much earlier than you think. This is a special license that lets you drive anywhere, at any time, as long as you have a breathalyzer device installed in your car.

The state’s paperwork is very confusing. It is easy to make a mistake that causes major delays or results in your application being rejected. We are here to guide you through the process so you can get back behind the wheel safely and legally.

License Restoration Services“My family member spent two years trying to obtain an unrestricted driver’s license after our ignition interlock provider inadvertently de-installed the device two days before the anniversary date. It seemed like a problem that could not be fixed. But Vince and his team at LRS had a direct line to the people who worked out a solution. A few weeks later, my family member was approved for an unrestricted license. Vince and his team kept me informed on a daily basis and provided excellent customer service.”

– Cheryl M.

LicenseRestoration.com

4 Big Traps to Avoid with the Interlock License

PennDOT does not make this easy. Watch out for these three common traps that cause people to lose their money and stay suspended:

Trap #1

Installing the device too early or too late. The state requires you to install the breathalyzer before you mail in your application. But if you install it before you are actually allowed to apply, you will waste hundreds of dollars paying for a device you can’t even use yet.

Trap #2

Guessing when you are ready. For most people, you must serve at least half (1/2) of your suspension time before you can get this license. If you apply too early, the state will reject your paperwork and keep your application fee.

Trap #3

Expecting PennDOT or the device company to do the paperwork. PennDOT will not tell you when you can get this limited license. The letters they send you will only show your longest, full suspension date.

Trap #4

Relying on the Interlock vendor. The company that puts the breathalyzer in your car will not help you apply for the restricted license. Their responsibility ends with notifying PennDOT of the installation or any violations. Completing the application is up to you—and it is the most important part!

Pro Tips for the Interlock License Application

Before you take action, read these vital tips from the experts at LicenseRestoration.com:

  • Know the difference in the names. The Interlock Limited License lets you drive early (before your suspension ends). The Interlock License is what you get after your suspension time is completely over.
  • Install first, then apply. Opposite of common sense, if you want to drive early on the limited license, you must have the breathalyzer system installed in your car before you mail your application to PennDOT.
  • Your vendor will not help you apply. The company that installs the device is not required to help with your application, and they won’t do it for you.
  • Save a copy of absolutely everything. Keep a copy of your application, your insurance and registration info, your proof of payment, and your mail tracking numbers.
  • Stop trying to call PennDOT. Do not waste time on the phone. Only communicate by mail or email. If you do not get it in writing from the state, you cannot trust it. Too much bad or misleading information is spread verbally.
  • You CAN fight an unfair rejection. PennDOT makes mistakes and rejects people by accident. You can challenge them, but you have limited time to act.
  • Learn about “Compliance” now. After you have had the device for a year, you must complete the “Compliance” process to remove the system from your car. You need to understand this rule and the requirements before you start.
  • Get the facts before it costs you. Small details can change your whole case. Learn as much as you can before you spend money or commit to a plan.
  • Hire an expert to fight for you. Our experience and focus can save you big. You can hire License Restoration Services to take the headaches away. We hold state agencies accountable, keep interlock vendors honest, and ensure you complete the program on time without the traps.
  • Don’t give up. The system is broken, but you can get through this.

Please Note: This special license will not allow you to drive for Uber or Lyft. You must wait until your interlock time is fully over and your regular license is back before you can do rideshare work.

Let’s Check Your Eligibility Today

Do not guess when it comes to your driver’s license. Let the experts handle PennDOT for you so you can focus on your life.

Step 1: Call us right now at 610-355-9600 or Contact Us Online

Step 2: We will discuss your PennDOT records to see how we can help.

Step 3: Once hired, we tell you exactly when to apply and guide you every step of the way.

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