Restricted Driver’s Licenses

October 24, 2014

A person convicted of a 1st Offense DUI, whose intoxicated driving did not result in death or serious bodily injury, and has not been previously convicted of certain disqualifying offenses, may apply for a restricted driver’s license. The scope and limitations of this special license depends on whether the DUI is considered to be “Enhanced.”

A person convicted of a 2nd and subsequent offenses may also apply for a restricted license, but only if the vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device during the period when the license is restricted and for additional 6 months after the revocation period.

License Restrictions:
Not Enhanced	No Ignition Interlock required.
	Defendant permitted to drive only to and from work and/or full-time college or university, while on the job, to and from a court-ordered DUI School, a scheduled interlock monitoring appointment, a scheduled litter pickup, and regular place of worship.
	Defendant may request Ignition Interlock and drive without geographic restrictions.
Enhanced DUI	Ignition Interlock required.
	No geographic restrictions.
	Enhanced if: (1) Blood-alcohol content was .08% or higher at the time of driving; (2) Accompanied by person under 18; (3) Involved in accident which was the proximate result of the defendant’s intoxication; or (4) Violated the implied consent law and has a violation within 5 years for Implied Consent, Underage DWI, or Reckless Driving if the charged offense was DUI.