Can I apply for a restricted drivers license if I started my classes for a DUI?

I haven't had a valid drivers license for about three years now because of 2 DUIs. Recently I started my 18 month program. My second DUI was in 2009. My question is will I be able to apply for a restricted drivers license now that I have started my classes. I know I can't get a real license until I complete my classes. Basically I just want to know what the odds of the DMV giving me a restricted license would be. Like I said I haven't driven in years and only took so long to start my classes due to financial issues.

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Answered By: Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller

If you don't start your classes when the judge refers you, you can't get a restricted license until you're done.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/31/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of David L. Smith

Your license is only suspended for one year under the 2nd dui, if you are successfully enrolled in the 18 mo program and you hve the SR22 insurance and pay the DMV fee you are eligible for your license.Yuo have nothing to lose by going down to the DMV and trying, sometimes it happens even when you don't expect it. If you have outstanding fines that you are behind on, you will need to catch those up and release any holds that may be on there.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Jeff Yeh

You must have completed 12 months of the initial suspension and be enrolled in the SB-38. So, depending on when your suspension began (the date you plead guilty to the 2nd DUI), you may already be eligible for a restricted license.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Dan Bacal

On a first offense, you can apply for a restricted license after 30 days of suspension if you're enrolled in the DUI school. The restriction is for 5 months.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Martina Vigil

If you can show proof of enrollment in your alcohol classes and proof of registration and insurance, you may be eligible for a restricted license.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011

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