The 2006 Massachusetts drunk driving statute created a provision for obtaining a hardship license in certain instances. A predicate for the issuance for the hardship license is the resolution of the drunk driving case through either trial, guilty plea or dismissal. If you have been convicted of a second or subsequent DUI, in order to obtain a hardship license you must have an interlocking device installed in your car. The circumstances under which you might successfully apply for and obtain a hardship license are set out below.

• First time offenders, 3 days after the imposition of a 24D disposition
• First time offenders not receiving a 24D disosition - - 3 to 6 months after disposition
• Second time offenders - - 1 year to 18 months after disposition
• Third time offenders - - 2-4 years after disposition
• Fourth time offenders - - 5-8 years after disposition
• Fifth time offenders NO HARDSHIP LICENCE