If convicted of a Tennessee DUI offense, or a similar crime in another state, a Tennessee licensee may be eligible to obtain a restricted driver’s license to allow the person to drive during, at least a portion of, the driver’s license revocation period. One should consult with an attorney in the appropriate county–either the Tennessee county where the DUI offense occurred or the person’s Tennessee county of residence–to obtain an Order for restricted driving privileges. A copy of this Order can be viewed by clicking here.
Additional information about eligibility for a Tennessee restricted driver’s license, as well as the requirements for obtaining such a license, can be found on the Tennessee Department of Safety’s website by clicking here. The attorneys at the Oberman & Rice law firm are also available to assist you in obtaining a Tennessee restricted driver’s license. You may reach Steve Oberman, Sara Compher-Rice or Nate Evans by calling (865) 249-7200.
#1 by Regina Ellison - December 15th, 2016 at 04:54
Do you have to have a dui in Tennessee to get a hard ship license
#2 by Ryan hanks - July 9th, 2019 at 14:44
1st dui. Convicted 16 months ago. Am I still required to have a restricted license or can I get a regular license now? If so for how long is the restricted license required?
#3 by Sara Compher-Rice - July 9th, 2019 at 14:59
Ryan,
The requirements of the Tennessee Department of Safety for driver’s license reinstatement are dependent upon several factors, including your prior history and the facts and circumstances surrounding the DUI conviction for which your license was suspended. Because the answer to your question is so fact-dependent, we cannot offer any advice without obtaining additional information. I suggest that you either consult with your attorney or feel free to contact us at (865) 249-7200 to discuss our fee to assist you in having your license reinstated. –Sara Compher-Rice
#4 by Valerie Hinson - July 9th, 2020 at 10:06
Trying to get my husband a hardship license because it’s hard for me to drive everywhere. He has appointments to get to. Doctors and physical therapy appointments. How can we get him working toward a license when he owes 8000 in fines. I need help in getting him to and from. His last DUI was 2010. He has walked down 6 years on good behavior.
#5 by Sara Compher-Rice - July 9th, 2020 at 10:30
Your husband’s eligibility to obtain a restricted driver’s license is dependent upon several factors. Because the answer to your question is so fact-dependent, we cannot offer any advice without obtaining additional information. I suggest that you either consult with your attorney or feel free to contact us at (865) 249-7200 to discuss our fee to assist your husband in obtaining a hardship license. –Sara Compher-Rice