If you're at least 18 years old and living in Iowa and your Iowa driving privileges have been revoked, suspended, or barred, you might qualify for a TRL, also known as a work permit. This license allows you to drive under certain conditions and at specific times.
For situations other than OWI, you can apply for a TRL to drive for these reasons:
- Work (employment)
- Continuing health care (for yourself or a dependent)
- Child care when necessary for employment
- Continuing education
- Treatment for substance use disorders
- Court-ordered community service
- Appointments with a probation or parole officer
If your driving privileges were revoked due to a first offense OWI, a TRL can be issued that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in any manner as long as you have an approved ignition interlock device on all vehicles you drive.
If it is a second or subsequent OWI offense, you must install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles you operate as part of your TRL.
How to Apply for a TRL
For an OWI Offense
The following must be completed before a TRL can be issued:
- Complete Form 430400, Request for Temporary Restricted License – OWI Revocation.
- File proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
- Pay any civil penalties - you can pay online or at a DMV location.
- Install an approved ignition interlock device.
- If it is your first OWI offense, you will need one installed on all vehicles you drive if you want a TRL.
- If you have had two or more OWI offenses, you will need an ignition interlock device installed on all vehicles you drive for 365 days after your driving privileges are reinstated.
If you meet all requirements, you will be sent a notice that your application has been approved. You must then take the notice to a DMV location and:
- Pass all required exams.
- Pay a $20 reinstatement fee and the license fee.
For a Non-OWI Offense
The following must be completed before a TRL can be issued:
- Complete Form 430100, Application for Temporary Restricted License.
- If you need the TRL for something other than employment, you will need to provide additional information. See page 2 of the TRL application form. You will need to provide this information with your application.
- File proof of financial responsibility (SR-22).
- Pay any civil penalties - you can pay online or at a DMV location.
If you meet all requirements, you will be sent a notice that your application has been approved. You must then take the notice to a DMV location and:
- Pass all required exams.
- Pay a $20 reinstatement fee and the license fee.
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