Whether you qualify for a Limited License also depends on your driving record. The waiting period to obtain a limited license after a DWI arrest depends on your past driving record. The more offenses that you have, the longer the wait. On a first offense, it is likely that you received a piece of paper when you received your ticket. That piece of paper operates as a seven (7) day temporary license. After that 7 day period has elapsed, you will not qualify for a limited license for another 15 days. On the twenty-first day after your ticket, you may apply for a limited license.

The process for application is as follows:

1. Before your current license is actually revoked, you should go to one of the driver examination stations to retake the written test. The written test is a specialized test relating to drinking and driving issues. To study for the test, you should review Chapters 7 and 8 of the Driver's Safety Manual. Be sure to pick up a review book before taking the written test. Testing stations can be located on the Department of Public Safety's website. It is not necessary to wait until the revocation begins before you take the tests.
2. As of August 1, 2005, It will cost a $680 reinstatement fee in addition to a application fee of $18.50.
3. The DWI law requires that the application for a limited license show that the driver cannot reasonably use a bus or rideshare to get to work.
4. After passing both your driving and written test, you may apply for your Limited License by meeting with an administrator from the DPS Office at your testing location.
5. Remember to bring your test score sheet when you apply for your limited license.
6. When you apply for the Limited License:
   • You will make application for a new license;
   • you will surrender all existing license certificates;
   • If you are eligible, a limited license will be issued to you.
7. The limited license will cover work-related driving, to treatment and in some cases to school or college. Generally, a maximum of 60 hours per week of available driving time can be authorized.
8. Applicants are served on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m, the wait may not be very long. If you arrive after 2:00 p.m., it may not be possible to get the matter completed that day.

If you have had a DWI in recent years, the Department may refuse to give you a limited license for a longer period of time. The waiting periods for a limited license are listed below. "BAC" stands for Blood Alcohol Content.