In
Wake County, if you get arrested for a DWI, you face a 30-day minimum
revocation of your driver’s license at the outset of your case.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, you may be
eligible to apply for a limited driving privilege after the first 10
days of revocation. The limited driving privilege is only allowed for
work or school purposes.
Requirements
for the limited driving privilege
To
petition the court for a limited driving privilege, you’ll need to
fulfill two requirements. First, complete a substance abuse
assessment conducted by an approved service provider in Wake County
and submit the results of your assessment to court. Second, follow
the recommendation of the assessment, which can be to enroll in
substance abuse education or treatment. You are not required to
complete the recommended education or treatment to obtain your
limited driving privilege.
The
assessment will cost you some money, and you can expect the
recommended education or treatment to cost you some more. Make sure
to keep a record of all transactions and paperwork as they will prove
useful.
What
to do next
Once
you’ve decided to proceed with the recommendation, give your
attorney a copy of your court paperwork (including your citation)
from your DWI case, a certified copy of your DMV driving record, and
a copy of the results of your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time
of your arrest.
The
law firm of Kurtz & Blum
vigorously defends their client's rights. To contact a Raleigh DWI
lawyer please call 919-832-7700.
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