How can I have my driving restriction removed?

You may inquire about removing a restriction in person or by mail to the MVA division or branch office that imposed the restriction. You may submit the completed form online by creating your MyMVA account where you can​ now securely upload documents directly to MVA which will give you 24/7 access to case information and updates. To Create an account, visit mva.maryland.gov/online-services, or you can call the Driver Wellness and Safety Division at 410-768-7553. The Request For Removal of Alcohol/Drug Restriction, Form DC-226 is available to use when you submit your inquiry. However, you must provide the following information:

• your full name,
• your date of birth,
• your current mailing address, and
• your driver's license number, if you know it.

The MVA's Administrative Adjudication Division (AAD) is responsible for removing a restriction that was:

• Requested by the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Child Support Enforcement Administration (CSEA) - after you have complied with the CSEA, you will receive a compliance letter. You may take the letter to any MVA branch office and apply for an unrestricted driver's license. You do not need to contact the AAD to request its removal.
• A 3-year alcohol restriction that was imposed because you received two alcohol-related court convictions within a 5-year period - at the end of the 3-year period, the MVA will automatically remove the restriction. You may then apply for an unrestricted driver's license at any MVA branch office You do not need to contact the AAD to request its removal.
  
• Ordered by a District or Circuit court - If the court order specified a restriction period, bring the court order to the AAD counter at the end of the restriction period. The AAD will check with the court to verify that the restriction can be removed. If the court order did not include an end date, contact the AAD and inquire about when the restriction may be removed.

MDOT MVA
Administrative Adjudication Division
6601 Ritchie Highway, Room 213
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
FAX 410-768-5348

If the removal request is approved, you may apply for a "corrected" driver's license at any MVA branch office. The new license will no longer display a restriction code on the bottom right corner.

The MVA's Driver Wellness and Safety Division (DW&S) is responsible for removing a restriction that was:

• Recommended by the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) - you may contact the DW&S and inquire about removing the restriction. If your restriction is an alcohol/drug restriction, see Appendix A for the minimum period that you must wait before contacting the DW&S.
• Required the use of an Alcohol Breath-Analyzed Ignition Interlock Device - you may contact the DW&S and inquire about removing the restriction. Note that the criteria included in Appendix A are not applicable to this type of restriction.
• Ordered by an administrative law judge in the Office of Administrative Hearings and the order did not include an end date for the restriction - If your restriction is alcohol or drug related, see Appendix A for the minimum period that you must wait before contacting the DW&S.

MVA branch offices commonly place, and are therefore responsible for removing for the restriction - If your restriction is alcohol or drug related, see Appendix A for the minimum period that you must wait before contacting the DW&S.

• Requires you to wear corrective lenses; or
• Requires the use of outside mirrors on both sides of your vehicle.

How do I obtain a new driver's license that is unrestricted?

To request removal of your restriction, complete the following forms:

• Request For Removal of Alcohol/Drug Restriction, Form DC-226
• Health Questionnaire, form DC-001,    and
• Alcohol and Drug Use Questionnaire, DC-001A

These forms may be submitted by mail, or online by creating your MyMVA account​ where you can now securely upload documents directly to MVA which will give you 24/7 access to case information and updates.

MDOT MVA
Driver Wellness and Safety Division
6601 Ritchie Highway, Room 124
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
MVA

Phone: 410-768-7513 for Medical

              410-768-7553 for Reinstatement

              410-762-5088 for Ignition Interlock

​          Fax: 410-582-4937 for Ignition interlock

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If the Driver Wellness and Safety Division (DW&S) is responsible for your restriction, they will send you a letter in response to your inquiry indicating whether or not the restriction can be removed.  If the restriction is removed, you can schedule an appointment to ​apply for a "corrected" driver's license at any MVA branch office.  The new license will no longer display a restriction code on the bottom right corner.  If the restriction is not removed, the letter will explain why your request cannot be honored.  The letter will also give the date when you may reapply to have it removed.

Fees:

• There is no fee for removing the driving restriction.
• There is a fee for a corrected driver's license.

For telephone questions:

MVA Customer Service Center:   1-410-768-7000
TTY/Hearing Impaired:                    1-301-729-4563

Appendix A

Notes:

1. These criteria are not used in connection with the required use of an Alcohol Breath-Analyzed Ignition Interlock Device.