Restoration of driver's rights in case of loss in Ukraine
There are various life situations in which a person may need assistance in restoring their driver's license, such as loss, theft or revocation. For each case, the regulations and the law introduce different procedures, the main thing is to understand which are applied in a specific case, since there are differences between the necessary documents.
The easiest way to return a driver's license in case of loss or theft. According to the current legislation, it is not necessary to pay in such cases, the recovery process is implemented by applying to local administrative bodies. It is a completely different thing if you need to take away your rights after being deprived by a court decision. Let's try to understand all possible situations.
Restoring rights upon revocation: what a car owner needs to know
In the event that it is necessary to withdraw rights early due to loss, a citizen of Ukraine should first of all contact the MREV department, currently this municipal body is called the service department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Those who have lost their license are recommended to write an appropriate application for the restoration of a driver's license, the procedure is identical in Kyiv or any other city. The document states that the license has been lost, and all the documents that the Ministry of Internal Affairs employees will need to produce new licenses should be added to it. In order for the car owner, for whom the return of driver's rights has been arranged, to be able to drive a vehicle without a license, he is given a special temporary ticket. Before going to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, prepare:
● Passport - original and copy.
● TIN
● Medical certificate in form 086/u.
If the rights were stolen, the procedure for restoring them is similar. However, there is one nuance — a certificate from the police, which should confirm the fact of theft, should be added to the set of above-mentioned documents. On average, it takes up to 7 working days to fully restore a driver's license.
When a motorist's license is revoked, the main task is to replace the penalty of disqualification with an administrative fine and return the license early. Only a court can make a decision to revoke a driver's license, so you can try to challenge the court's decision by filing an appeal.
When you need the help of a lawyer in deprivation of rights
Assistance in obtaining rights after deprivation may be necessary when a court sentence is passed due to the occurrence of various situations, for example:
● Driving a vehicle while intoxicated and refusing to take a breathalyzer test.
● Violation of traffic rules when crossing a railway crossing.
● Ignoring demands of law enforcement officers to stop.
● Violation of traffic rules, as a result of which an emergency situation is created or other drivers are forced to brake.
● Violation of the rules of operation of the vehicle or other similar situations.
Restitution of rights after deprivation in Ukraine: a standard process
Currently, there are quite often cases in which help is needed in the return of rights after deprivation. If your license was revoked by police inspectors when you drove a vehicle while intoxicated or violated traffic rules, the document is taken away. In this case, it will be much more difficult to return the document than if it is lost or stolen. Documents can be obtained only by filing an appeal, that is, challenging the decision of the court of first instance. If the process was unsuccessful, you need to wait for the time for which the court prohibits you from driving a vehicle.
It is difficult to get a license after being suspended for drunkenness, if only because, according to the legislators, the return procedure should discourage the driver from any desire to break the rules and avoid the temptation to do the same in the future.
Since the early return of driver's rights is practically impossible, it is possible to get a license back after the expiration of the suspension period in the standard manner. First, an application is submitted to the police department, where all confiscated documents are kept. The following are attached to the application:
● Passport.
● Court decision on deprivation of rights in the original and a copy.
● Certificate of examination from a medical institution.
● A certificate stating that the police inspector took away the driver's license for safekeeping.
When it is not possible to collect licenses before the deadline, they are normally issued only after passing the driving test, namely the practical and theoretical parts. People deprived of their license for drunkenness must also undergo an emergency medical examination.
Do you need legal help in case of revocation of driver's license?
When it comes to organizing an early return of rights, experienced lawyers are involved in the case, who act in stages.
First, the lawyer conducts a comprehensive analysis of the available documentation, namely the court decision issued by the first instance authorities. Next, the client concludes a contract with the lawyer so that the specialist can further review the case materials. To start cooperation, the car owner needs to provide a passport, TIN and copies of all case materials, including the court decision.
At the second stage, preparations are being made for the trial. That is, an appeal is filed. When planning the document in data from case materials, norms specified in current legislation are used. The lawyer also actively uses court practice.
During the entire court proceedings, the specialist accompanies the client until the court decision is obtained. The procedure of cooperation with a lawyer can take some time, as a rule, the term varies and can reach two months.
If you want to learn more about how to get your driver's license back early or if you want to get advice on your own case, use our site and contact lawyers who have the relevant experience. If you have problems, use the contacts to contact our specialists.