In the event that a person’s driving license is suspended due to a DUI / DWI or as a consequence of refusing to take a breath test, a restricted driver’s license is available, based on eligibility. Such a license is called an Occupational driver’s license or ODL. An ODL is issued by the courts based on good cause, limiting driving privileges to domestic duties, medical appointments, school, places of worship and other important non-recreational needs. With an ODL, a person is limited to twelve hours of driving per day, with a limit of 60 hours of driving per week. For Drivers charged with a 1rst DWI, they must wait 30 days after suspension of their license, before petitioning for an ODL. In the case of a 2nd DWI, a person must wait 90 days before filing their petition in court. Drivers with two DWIs within a five year period must wait one year before petitioning for an ODL, while those with 3 or more DWIs are not eligible. In many cases, the court may issue a restricted interlock license, which is a breath alcohol analyzer connected to the ignition of a motor vehicle. In order to start the vehicle, the driver blows into the breath alcohol analyzer. If the analyzer detects alcohol exceeding a certain limit, the engine will fail to start.

Not following the guidelines of an ODI may result in jail time and suspension of all driving privileges without the chance to petition.

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