In Michigan, hardship license appeals to the circuit court can be made for the following suspensions only:
This means that if you've been convicted of a crime like Operating While Intoxicated, High BAC, a DUI second offense or a felony DUI, and you're not granted a restricted license, you cannot appeal for a hardship license with the Circuit Court.
- points, accidents, incompetency to drive, etc., MCL 257.320
- driving while the license is suspended or revoked, MCL 257.904(10), (11)
- a first implied consent suspension, MCL 257.625f
- probationary license suspensions, MCL 257.310d
- physical or mental disability suspensions, MCL 257.303(1)(d)
This means that if you've been convicted of a crime like Operating While Intoxicated, High BAC, a DUI second offense or a felony DUI, and you're not granted a restricted license, you cannot appeal for a hardship license with the Circuit Court.
