Got DUI Driving For Work
Reader’s Question:
I got convicted of 2 DUIs this year and last year. What happens if I get pulled over by a police officer and I have no proof that I am driving for work?? I live in CA.
Kim
Thank you for asking Kim.
A restricted license granted after a second DUI conviction has guidelines that need to be followed in California. The CA law states that the restriction of the driving privilege shall be limited to the hours needed for
a. driving to and from the place of employment,
b. driving during the course of employment, and
c. driving to and from activities required in the driving-under-the-influence program.
According to the California vehicle code, the California Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend or revoke the license once they receive satisfactory evidence of any infraction of the restrictions of a driver’s license.
So if you get caught driving outside your restrictions your driving privileges may be taken away once again. The California DMV should be able to give you information if there will be additional penalties given to you by the courts if you are pulled over and cannot prove you are driving within your restrictions.
If your job requires you to work outside regular office hours, like weekends or at night, it may be helpful to keep a copy of your work schedule or a letter from your employer outlining your work schedule with you in your car.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
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