Michigan Drivers License Restoration Substance Abuse Evaluation Requirement for
the DLAD / DAAD
You are required to have a current substance abuse evaluation prepared by a
license substance abuse evaluator
If you are seeking to restore your Michigan driver's license, you are required
to have a current substance abuse evaluation prepared by a qualified
professional that is complete and accurate. The revoked motorist bears the
burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence at a Michigan driver's license
restoration hearing. Because the driver must prove his or her case, any
deficiencies in the evaluation will result in a denial of the application for a
Michigan driver's license. This includes discrepancies between the information
in the substance abuse evaluation form and other evidence presented by the
petitioner.
Substance abuse evaluator must be prepared to address your entire substance
abuse history
Since deficiencies and discrepancies in the substance abuse evaluation form are
used against a person seeking to have the Michigan driver's license reinstated,
the substance abuse evaluator must be familiar with Michigan's license
restoration requirements. At the Maze Legal Group, we encourage our clients to
use experienced substance abuse evaluators. Much like lawyers, there are a lot
of substance abuse evaluators in practice. Some offer bargains, but in the end,
the quality of service is what really matters.
10 Panel Drug Sreen
In addition to the substance abuse evaluation, a person who applies to get
their Michigan license reinstated must also submit to a 10 panel drug screen.
This includes the original copy of a laboratory result from a urinalysis,
including readings for the integrity variables creatinine and specific gravity
of the urine test result. IMPORTANT: Although these tests have become common at
many workplaces, a substantial majority of the public has never submitted to a
urinalysis test. It is important that you refrain from drinking too much water
or coffee prior to the test. These and other diuretics will reduce the amount
of creatinine in the urine. Creatinine levels are used to ensure that a sample
has not been tampered with or diluted. In many instances, people unwittingly
fail a drug screen test because they consumed too much water or coffee prior to
testing, so make sure you do not inadvertently fail the drug screen test.
