Driving While License Revoked

North Carolina License Revocation and Suspension

A charge of Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) is a serious charge. It is a Class 1 Misdemeanor with a potential sentence of up to 120 days in jail. Additionally, it carries eight (8) insurance points, causing a 190% increase in insurance rates for three (3) years. See NCGS §20-28.

There are many reasons why your license may be revoked, including:

• Unpaid traffic tickets
• Failure to appear
• Paying off a high speeding ticket without getting it reduced
• Two speeding convictions over 55 mph within one year
• Driving While Impaired (DWI)
• Accumulating twelve (12) DMV points within three (3) years
• Accumulating eight (8) DMV points within three (3) years if you've had a past license revocation
• Committing a moving violation while driving during period of revocation.
• Probation violations
• Failure to meet child support obligations
• And more

Your privilege to drive in North Carolina can be revoked / suspended for these reasons even if you do not have a North Carolina Driver's License. If you have a license in another state, your privilege to drive in that state may be suspended as well.

Paying off any moving violation (like a speeding ticket) that occurred while your license was revoked will cause a further revocation of your license. The first moving violation causes a one (1) year revocation, the second moving violation causes a two (2) year revocation, and the third moving violation causes a permanent revocation of your license.

The attorneys at Everett Law Firm, P.A. will analyze your driving record to determine why your license is revoked and, if possible, how you can get your license back. It may be possible to get your charge of Driving While License Revoked reduced or even dismissed. Contact us today to discuss your unique situation and options.

Limited Driving Privilege

As of December 1, 2007, a new law is effective that allows eligible drivers with revoked licenses to file for a Limited Driving Privilege. With a Limited Driving Privilege, you can drive to work, on household errands, and for emergency medical care during the period of license revocation. At Everett Law Firm, P.A., our experienced traffic law attorneys can help determine if you are eligible for a Limited Driving Privilege and if you are eligible, assist you in obtaining a Limited Driving Privilege. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to find out if you are eligible for a Limited Driving Privilege.