Written By Scott Knepper
If you have been convicted of a DUI, you are going to run into situations from time to time where you will have to show your DUI record. An example would be applying for a new job that requires you to drive a company vehicle. In a case like this an employer is going to want to check your driving record, there is no way around it.
A DUI can stay on your record indefinitely. Most people believe that a DUI will automatically be removed from your record after a certain period of time. This is just not true. Many States have laws in place that will keep a DUI on your record for a certain number of years, while other States do not have such laws and a DUI can stay on your record forever in one of these States.
If you are lucky enough to live in a State that allows your DUI to be expunged from your record after a certain period of time you will need to do the following. You will need to go down to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to find out how to remove the DUI from your record.
If your State allows a DUI to be expunged, the DMV will be able to provide you with the necessary paperwork that you will need to file to do so. If you find that you are running into road blocks during this process it would be wise to hire a DUI Attorney who has experience in this area.
Don't allow a DUI conviction to control your life forever. Find out from your local DMV office when you can file the necessary paperwork to expunge your record. Something else you can do to help yourself is to check your driving record to see what's on it. Most people have no idea what's on their driving record or are even aware that they have the right to check their own driving record.
Go down to your local DMV and request a copy of your driving record. You will have to fill out a short form, show proof of identification and viola you receive a copy of your driving record while you are there. Most States charge a nominal fee for the driving record.
Once you have actually seen your driving record, you will be able to make a more informed decision about how you should proceed. And you might be surprised at how little work you will actually need to do to clear your record.
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