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Administrative Suspension: Zero Tolerance - Under 21
THIS TRANSACTION MUST BE PROCESSED BY APPOINTMENT AT THE
DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE – 904 301 BLVD W, BRADENTON
Customers will be charged a $6.25 Tax Collector service fee for information and processing, and additional transaction fees may apply. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule your appointment. Services are for Manatee County residents and businesses only.

An automatic “administrative suspension” has been placed on your record (per F.S. 322.2615) because you were cited by law enforcement as Zero Tolerance (for driving under the influence) and one of the following took place.  This immediately suspends your driving privilege.

DUBAL - Under 21 (Driving with an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level): You agreed to submit to a test* and the results indicated you were above the legal limit (.02 or higher).  Depending on whether it’s your first, second or subsequent offense, the suspension period can be 6 months to 1 year. 

 REFUSAL - Under 21: You refused to submit to a test*.  Depending on whether it’s your first, second or subsequent offense, the suspension period can be 1 year to 18 months. 

* The test could be a breath, blood or urine test.
 
If the applicable box is marked on the citation issued by law enforcement, the citation will act as 10-day temporary driving permit to allow you to get your affairs in order.
You have two options when you have this type of suspension on your record:
 
Option 1: WAIT OUT THE SUSPENSION PERIOD

Once the expiration date has passed, you two options for reinstating your license: 

 Option 1: Online! You may be eligible to reinstate online - or scan the QR code to access the site. Remitting payment and reinstating online will save you a trip to our office.

Note: Proof of completion of DUI School effective after your offense date must be on file. (If the administrative suspension indicates that the BAL was under .05, DUI School is not required.) 

 Option 2: In person. Appointments are required - schedule an appointment at taxcollector.com. This transaction can only be processed at the Driver License Office located at 904 301 Blvd. W in Bradenton. You must comply with the following:
   
Option 2: APPLY TO BAR FOR EARLY REINSTATEMENT

If you do not want to wait out the suspension period, you can contact BAR to find out if you are eligible for a hardship license and request a hardship hearing.  Hardship licenses cannot be issued to someone with a Learner License. If BAR approves issuance of a hardship license, you have three options for obtaining the physical license:

 Option 1: If BAR approves your application for a hardship license, they will issue a license with the proper hardship restriction and it will be mailed to you from Tallahassee. 

 Option 2: In the rare case that BAR does not issue the license, you may be able to reinstate and request a new license online! If BAR has indicated on your record that you have been approved and the proper restriction to be placed on your license, you can reinstate and request your new license online - or scan the QR code to access the site. Remitting payment and reinstating online will save you a trip to our office.

 Option 3: In the rare case that BAR does not issue the license and you are ineligible to reinstate online, you can visit our office for issuance.  Upon verification of the hardship authorization, our office will issue a replacement license with the appropriate restriction, provided you submit the following:   
ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF PAYMENT AND ESTIMATED FEES

We will accept cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards. A $2.50 processing fee for debit cards and a 2.5% processing fee (minimum of $2.50) for credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.

Estimate of fees for your transaction:

Service Fee...............................................................................$6.25             
Reinstatement Fee.................................................................$45.00   
Driver License (replacement).............................................$25.00
Driver License (renewal).......................................................$48.00
Commercial Driver License (renewal)..............................$75.00
Late Fee......................................................................................$15.00
Endorsement Fee....................................................................$7.00 (each)

*Fees listed above only apply to reinstatements processed at the Driver License Office; they do not apply to any fees owed to BAR. Online fees may differ slightly.

**Other related reinstatement or issuance fees may apply.
 
DO YOU NEED ID WHILE YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDED?
 
If you need identification while your license is under suspension, revocation or cancellation, you can apply for a Florida ID card.  However, it is important that you are aware of the following:
  You can downgrade to an ID card online or in person. If visiting our office to downgrade, you must comply with the following:
   
Not a Manatee County Resident? Our offices are open by appointment only for Manatee County residents/businesses only.  All out-of-county residents must visit their home county for information and processing.  To find a location, visit flhsmv.gov/locations.
           
DUI_AdminSuspUnder21 – Last Update: 06/14/2022