Thirty days after your first offense that resulted in the suspension of your license, you can apply for a hardship license. This is a temporary license that permits you the ability to drive back and forth to work or other approved commitments. In order to obtain one, you must be able to show a need to drive in order to maintain the necessities of life, such as school and/or work.
To obtain a hardship license, you must petition the district or parish where you live. Any change in your driving needs or the court order granting you hardship driving privileges will require you to re-apply for the license. If your conviction that resulted in the suspension of your driving privileges was alcohol-related, you will be required to have an interlock device installed in your vehicle.