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Where do I get information about SATOP classes?

Resources and locations about Missouri SATOP can be found here.

Why do I need to complete a Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP)?

Missouri law requires that every person must file with the Driver License Bureau a SATOP completion form before their driver license may be reinstated if their driver license was suspended or revoked due to the violation of any state, county, or municipal law or ordinance involving the possession or use of a controlled substance, the possession or use of alcohol, the commission of an alcohol related traffic offense, or the alteration, modification, or misrepresentation of a driver license to operate a motor vehicle.

Will I have to retake my drivers test?

You will have to retake your test if your driver license has been expired for more than six months.

How long do I need the SR-22 insurance filing?

The SR-22 is not required for reinstatement for an Abuse and Lose action; however, the SR-22 is required if you file for a Limited Driving Privilege.

What is an SR-22 insurance filing?

It is a form from your insurance company that shows your motor vehicle has liability insurance. (Click here to see an example of the SR-22 form)

What is Missouri’s Limited Driving Privilege (LDP)? How do I apply for an LDP?

Only one Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) can be given to you in a five-year period. After September 30, 2005, a person cannot obtain a hardship license to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

Can I have any type of driving privilege while I am suspended or revoked under the Abuse and Lose Law?

You may be eligible for a hardship license (Limited Driving Privilege or “LDP”). The hardship license can be used to travel to and from work, alcohol treatment, medical treatment, school, etc. Click on one of the following for more information.

When will I get my driver license back (MIP)?

Once the suspension or revocation period has been served and the reinstatement requirements have been met, the Driver License Bureau should reinstate the driver’s license and return it by mail to the driver along with a driver license reinstatement notice.

How can I get my Missouri driver license back when it is suspended or revoked under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law?

To get your Missouri driver license back (reinstated / secure reinstatement) when it is suspended or revoked under the Missouri Abuse and Lose law, the following two (2) items must be sent to Driver License Bureau, P.O. Box 200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0200, before your suspension or revocation period ends:

1. ISubstance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) completion form (or a comparable program completion form). The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse will send this form directly to the Driver License Bureau upon completion of the SATOP program.
2. $45 reinstatement fee. Money orders, cashier’s checks and personal checks are accepted by the Driver License Bureau. It is requested that the drivers full name, address, date of birth, and driver license number is included on all checks.