What Louisiana calls it
In Louisiana the limited driving privilege is the hardship license. You apply through the Louisiana OMV, after a court order in most cases. Typical wait before you are eligible: typically 30 days for a first offense; 90 days after a test refusal.
The filing comes first
Louisiana OMV holds the SR-22 requirement for 3 years and suspends on any SR-26 cancellation.
Minimum liability in Louisiana is 15/30/25, and the filing must stay active for 3 years. See Louisiana SR-22 insurance.
Louisiana requirements checklist
- Proof of SR-22 financial responsibility filed by your insurer
- Payment of all reinstatement and application fees
- Completion of any court-ordered alcohol or drug education program
- Ignition interlock for any DUI with a BAC of 0.15 or higher, or a second offense
- Substance abuse and driver improvement program completion
Interlock and verification
Louisiana requires an ignition interlock for most DUI/DWI reinstatements and hardship licenses.
Louisiana OMV verifies insurance electronically and can seize plates for uninsured vehicles.
No vehicle in your name?
A non-owner Louisiana policy satisfies the same filing requirement and usually costs far less than a full owner policy.
Fees to expect
$50-$100+ depending on the suspension type
Back to the national hardship license guide.