What if my license is suspended at the ALR, but I have to drive for work and/or to take care of my family, etc.?
Depending upon the circumstances, it may be best to apply for an "Occupational Driver's License" and/or to appeal the ALR finding.
If your driver's license is suspended you may apply for an Occupational Driver's License. To receive an Occupational Driver's License the law requires that good cause be shown. Examples of "good cause" under our law would be going to and from work, taking children to and from school, going to and from a religious service, traveling to or from a grocery store, or traveling to or from a medical facility for treatment. This privilege is, however, subject to restrictions. And, you cannot be issued an Occupational License if you already had one in the last 10 years.
On the other hand, it may be best to appeal the ALR decision. An appeal must be requested within 30 days. Otherwise, your license will be suspended on the 40th day after the ALR decision becomes final. While you are waiting for the appeal to be heard, your driver's license suspension is stopped, but only for a period of 90 days. Your license will be suspended on the 91st day, even if your appeal has not been ruled upon. Here, however, if you win your appeal, then your suspension is lifted. Note, however, that like the Occupational Driver's License, the extra 90 days for appeal will not be given to you if your license has already been suspended in the last 10 years.
If your driver's license is suspended you may apply for an Occupational Driver's License. To receive an Occupational Driver's License the law requires that good cause be shown. Examples of "good cause" under our law would be going to and from work, taking children to and from school, going to and from a religious service, traveling to or from a grocery store, or traveling to or from a medical facility for treatment. This privilege is, however, subject to restrictions. And, you cannot be issued an Occupational License if you already had one in the last 10 years.
On the other hand, it may be best to appeal the ALR decision. An appeal must be requested within 30 days. Otherwise, your license will be suspended on the 40th day after the ALR decision becomes final. While you are waiting for the appeal to be heard, your driver's license suspension is stopped, but only for a period of 90 days. Your license will be suspended on the 91st day, even if your appeal has not been ruled upon. Here, however, if you win your appeal, then your suspension is lifted. Note, however, that like the Occupational Driver's License, the extra 90 days for appeal will not be given to you if your license has already been suspended in the last 10 years.
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