Reinstating a Driver's License in Tennessee
How to check your Tennessee license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Points suspensions run six to 12 months for adults (juveniles 3 to 12 months depending on points and record). Tennessee Dept. of Safety, Driver Improvement Points Accumulation
| License suspension | Points suspensions run six to 12 months for adults (juveniles 3 to 12 months depending on points and record). To reinstate, all legal and departmental requirements must be met, including proof of liability insurance, completing a Defensive Driving Course, and paying reinstatement fees. Suspension rules for unpaid tickets, no insurance, and DUI were not confirmed from an official page read. |
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| Hardship or restricted license | A restricted license is available for frequent-traffic (points) suspensions. The driver submits the approved restricted license application, obtains SR-22 insurance, and visits a Driver Services Center; a license must have been valid within the last five years or the driver must retest. Restricted license rules after a DUI were not confirmed. |
Where to get help in Tennessee
More Tennessee traffic tickets & dui
- DUI Laws in Tennessee
- How Driver Points Work in Tennessee
- Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Tennessee
- All Tennessee traffic tickets & dui rules
FAQ
What gets your license suspended in Tennessee?
Points suspensions run six to 12 months for adults (juveniles 3 to 12 months depending on points and record). To reinstate, all legal and departmental requirements must be met, including proof of liability insurance, completing a Defensive Driving Course, and paying reinstatement fees.
Can you get a hardship license in Tennessee?
A restricted license is available for frequent-traffic (points) suspensions. The driver submits the approved restricted license application, obtains SR-22 insurance, and visits a Driver Services Center; a license must have been valid within the last five years or the driver must retest.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.