• Challenging a DWI Arrest
• DWI Evidence
  • DWI Arrest
  • DWI Court Process
  • DWI Expungement
  • DWI Penalties
  • Field Sobriety Tests
  • BAC Testing
  • PBT Test
  • How to Avoid a Traffic Stop
  • Ignition Interlock
  • SATOP
  • SR-22
  • Statements to Police
  • Police Observation
• Limited Driving Privileges
• Commercial Drivers
  • Driving Privileges
• Multiple DWI Convictions
  • 5 & 10 Year Denials

Limited Driving Privilege (LDP)

A Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) is sometimes referred to as a "hardship" license. Essentially, this type of license is granted to someone whose Driver's License has been suspended or revoked. Being granted an LDP means the driver is allowed to operate a vehicle under a number of restrictive conditions.

However, many people do not qualify for a Limited Driving Privilege. Following are the most common conditions that prevent someone from obtaining an LDP.

Reasons Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) Is Denied:

1. You do not have a Missouri Driver's License.
2. You have already received an LDP within the last five (5) years.
3. You have a conviction for a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.
4. You have a conviction for leaving the scene of an accident.
5. You have two (2) or more revocations for refusing a drug/alcohol test.
6. You have a disqualification of commercial driving privileges (only a noncommercial LDP may be issued in this circumstance).
7. You have a conviction for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or controlled substances.
8. You have a revocation for failure to pass a driving or medical examination as required by the Department of Revenue (DOR).
9. You have a suspension for an unsatisfied motor vehicle accident judgment (until payment has been made or compliance has been met).
10. You have a suspension for failure to pay ticket(s) in Missouri or in another state (until payment has been made or compliance has been met).
11. Less than 30 days have been served of a suspension/revocation that resulted from a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or driving with excessive blood alcohol content (BAC).
12. Less than 90 days have been served of a first "refusal" revocation.
13. Less than 30 days have been served of a DOR administrative alcohol suspension.
14. The entire period of a DOR administrative alcohol revocation has not been served.
15. Denied for five (5) years for two DWI convictions, until the first two years of the denial have been served.
16. Denied for ten (10) years for three or more DWI convictions, until the first three years of denial have been served.