Can a person with a drug abuse record obtain a driver's license?
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A person with a drug abuse record can apply for a driver's license if they have been drug-free for at least three years. Those who have not reached the three-year mark or have not quit drug use are not eligible. The following circumstances disqualify an individual from applying for a motor vehicle driver's license: 1. Suffering from organic heart disease, epilepsy, Meniere's disease, vertigo, hysteria, Parkinson's disease, mental illness, dementia, or other neurological diseases that affect limb movement and hinder safe driving; 2. Fleeing the scene after causing a traffic accident that constitutes a crime; 3. Committing a major traffic accident while driving under the influence of alcohol or drunk, which constitutes a crime; 4. Having the driver's license revoked for drunk driving or driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol within the past five years; 5. Having the driver's license revoked for drunk driving a commercial vehicle within the past ten years; 6. Having the driver's license revoked for other reasons within the past two years; 7. Having the driving permit revoked within the past three years; 8. Other circumstances stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.
I heard about this from a friend. He had a drug use record two years ago and was quite worried when he wanted to get a driver's license. The DMV required him to be drug-free for at least two years and to provide a rehabilitation certificate from a formal hospital or rehabilitation center. He quit smoking and drinking, stayed sober, and underwent regular medical check-ups, and finally passed the review. So the answer is that it is possible to get a driver's license, but the prerequisite is complete drug rehabilitation and the ability to prove there's no risk of relapse. Never hide your history—honesty during the review is crucial. Road safety comes first now, and drugs can impair driving, harming both yourself and others. I suggest brothers in similar situations focus on rehabilitation first before applying, to avoid causing trouble for society.
