A
limited driving privilege (LDP) may be offered to people convicted of
certain DWI offenses for the purposes of work, education, medical
care, or community service, as may be deemed appropriate by the
court. It's a recourse for people who rely on their personal vehicles
for their livelihood or schooling, provided they comply with the
restrictions mandated by state statute.
Curfew
An
LDP requires the driver to stick to a route and schedule while under
LDP status. It doesn't have to be a single route, but the LDP will
cover a specific zone or multiple routes. The driver can present his
planned itinerary before the judge. If unable to do so, the court may
decide for him or her.
For
the purposes of the LDP, standard hours refer to between 6:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m., from Monday to Friday, unless otherwise required by
the person’s regular working hours. If driving within standard
hours, the driver doesn't need to follow a specified itinerary, as
long as the route is work-related.
Ignition
Interlock System
In
some cases, a DWI conviction may also warrant the installation of an
ignition interlock device in the vehicle. This is a must if the
driver's blood alcohol level was found to be 0.15 and above at the
time of the offense. This device requires the driver to breathe into
a mouthpiece, which is connected to the ignition on a vehicle’s
steering column. If the device detects that the driver has any
alcohol in their system, it won't start.
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