Does New York State Offer the Option of a Conditional License?

If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or even if you receive a serious traffic violation, you may lose your right to hold a driver’s license. Among other consequences of these offenses, having your license revoked can affect the way you carry out your life. Continue reading to discover how an experienced DWI defense attorney at The Law Office of Kevin T. Conway can toall legal defenses so as to help you obtain a conditional license.

What violations would cause me to lose my driver’s license in New York state?

If you are charged with a DWI, driving while impaired by drugs (DWAI-Drug), or aggravated driving while intoxicated (A-DWI) offense, you will lose your right to hold a driver’s license for a certain amount of time, if not permanently, depending on various factors, such as your age and prior offenses. The differing charges are as follows:

• First offense:
  • DWI for drivers younger than 21: a suspended license for six months.
  • DWI for drivers 21 and older: a revoked license for at least six months.
  • DWAI-Drug: a suspended license for at least six months.
  • First-offense A-DWI: a revoked license for at least one year.
• Second-offense:
  • DWI for drivers younger than 21: a revoked license for one year or until the age of 21.
  • DWI for drivers 21 and older: a revoked license for at least one year.
  • DWAI-Drug: a revoked license for at least one year.
  • A-DWI: a revoked license for at least 18 months.
• Third-offense, within 10 years:
  • DWI: a revoked license for at least one year with the possibility of a permanent revocation.
  • DWAI-Drug: a revoked license for at least one year.
  • A-DWI: a revoked license for at least 18 months.

What is a conditional license?

A conditional license allows you to drive under certain circumstances even with your driving privileges suspended. You may be able to obtain this license if you can prove that the loss of your privileges would cause you significant hardship. For instance, if there is no public transportation available and you are unable to commute to work to receive wages. Importantly, this cannot be permanently used as a substitute for a driver’s license.

Does New York state offer the option of a conditional license?

You may be able to obtain a conditional license in New York state by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if your permanent license has been suspended or revoked because of an alcohol or drug-related violation. But first, you must attend an Impaired Driver Program approved by the DMV.

To obtain a conditional license, retain the services of a skilled Rockland County criminal defense attorney today.

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