Having your driver’s license revoked can seriously impact your daily life and your freedom. Whether it’s due to speeding, drunk driving, medical reasons, or other circumstances, there are several steps you can take to understand the situation and work toward getting your license back.
Understand the reason why the license was revoked
The first step is to find out why your license was revoked. This will affect what actions you need to take next.
- Traffic offenses
Common reasons include speeding, DUI, or reckless driving. Depending on the severity of the offense, the suspension period—how long your license is revoked—can vary. - Medical reasons
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to drive, you’ll usually need a new medical certificate proving you can drive safely again.
Appeal a license revocation
If you believe the decision to revoke your license is incorrect, you can appeal it to the Administrative Court in Sweden. You can appeal both the revocation itself and the length of the suspension period. The appeal has to be submitted within the specified time frame, usually three weeks. It’s important that you have clear arguments—such as proof of rehabilitation or that you show remorse, especially in serious traffic offenses. To make sure your appeal is complete, you can ask a lawyer to write it for you. Or you can have a lawyer at least review the appeal before submission.
Education and rehabilitation after having your license revoked
If your license was revoked due to, for example, drunk driving, you may be required to attend a sobriety and driving course. These typically include both theoretical and practical components and are designed to reduce the risk of repeat offenses.
Sometimes, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) may require you to take a driver’s education course or another relevant program to regain your license. This is especially true if the offense is severe, or if you’ve had repeated offenses in traffic. In some cases, you may even need to retake both the theory test and the driving test.
Conditional license reinstatement
In certain situations, you can apply to get your license back on a trial basis with specific conditions. This is called conditional license reinstatement and applies if you can demonstrate that you’re a safe and responsible driver. However, you cannot commit any new traffic violations during the probation period—otherwise, your license can be revoked again.
Do you need legal help?
We have several lawyers who can help you in this area. Book an appointment with one of them in the Kliently app, or contact us to hire one of the lawyers. We recommend: Samir Baraka
