Violate Drivers License Restriction on Occupational License: Fines, Traffic Points and Defense.

An occupational driver’s license is issued to a person that has had their private driver’s license suspended or revoked and needs to drive to or from work or school. These licenses are not issued automatically at the time of suspension of another license but the driver must apply for this special license. The restrictions placed on these licenses include the times of day a person is allowed to drive (cannot exceed 12 hours in a 24 hour period), the days of the week the person is allowed to drive, the geographical area the person is allowed to drive and the vehicle the person is allowed to drive (can only be vehicles for which the person has filed financial responsibility on). Occupational driver’s licenses can be used for work, school, court ordered community service, substance abuse treatment or a 12-step meeting, driving to a healthcare provider, providing healthcare for someone dependent on you or applying for apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

Fines and Penalties

Fines for violating a driver’s license restriction while driving with an occupational license will range from state to state but drivers should be prepared to pay anywhere from $100-$300. Other penalties include the possibility of having the private driver’s license revoked completely or suspended for a longer amount of time while also having the occupational license revoked.

Traffic Points and Impact on Driving Record / License

Violating a driver’s license restriction, while driving with an occupational license, incurs two points on the private driver’s license. If these restrictions are violated, the insurance company for the offender might decide to drop the client from their coverage because of the serious penalties imposed by the state. If the insurance company does not drop offender they might decide to raise the offender’s insurance rates.

Hiring a Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been issued a traffic ticket for violating driver’s license restrictions on an occupational license, contact an experienced traffic tickets attorney immediately for expert legal counsel regarding your case today. The attorney will investigate the incident and then draft the best possible defense for the offense in hopes that the ticket is thrown out in a court of law.

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