Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is hosting Driver Suspension Eligibility Week March 14-18, 2016.
The program offers drivers who've lost their driving privileges due to certain suspensions to reduce or clear the remaining time of the suspension.
The program will assist the following types of suspended drivers:
• Drivers under 18 years of age suspended for excessive points.
• Drivers suspended for operating an unlicensed taxi or vehicle.
• Drivers suspended for operating an uninsured vehicle that they did not own.
• Drivers suspended for operating or allowing operation of an uninsured vehicle.
• Drivers suspended for driving under suspension, excluding alcohol or drug related convictions.
To qualify for the program, drivers must meet all of the conditions of their suspensions. All fees must be paid and Form SR-22 must be filed, if required. If a driver has more than one suspension, the DMV will recalculate the suspension time. Drivers with suspensions not covered by the program will still need to serve those suspensions.
“This program can help many drivers reduce their suspension time,” said Acting Executive Director John Laganelli. “If you fall into one of these categories, we encourage you to be proactive and start getting ready now. The sooner you find out exactly what you need, the better your chances of meeting every requirement.”
DMV offices open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offices are open on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All DMV offices across the state are participating in Driver Suspension Eligibility Week.