{"id":121,"date":"2016-07-11T14:21:20","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T14:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lipsitzgreenwp.wpengine.com\/dwi\/?p=121"},"modified":"2018-07-30T19:20:27","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T19:20:27","slug":"driver-s-license-restrictions-for-multiple-dwis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lipsitzgreen.com\/dwi\/2016\/07\/11\/driver-s-license-restrictions-for-multiple-dwis\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver’s License Restrictions for Multiple DWIs"},"content":{"rendered":"

When someone is charged with a DWI, a question they often have is what the penalties will be if this is not the first driving offense they\u2019ve had that involves drugs or alcohol. New York State has regulations in place that affect drivers who have multiple convictions or incidents related to drunk or drugged driving. If you have multiple DWI or DWAI convictions on your driving record, read on to learn more information about these penalties, officially enacted in 2012, and to learn how an attorney can help you. You can also visit the DMV website<\/a> for other frequently asked questions about the issue.<\/p>\n

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Two Convictions<\/h2>\n

If you have two convictions or incidents relating to drunk or drugged driving in the past 25 years, you must go through your entire sanction period, including having your license suspended or revoked. This is the case even if you complete the Impaired Driver Program. In addition, you are required to submit proof of your rehabilitation in order to reobtain your license.<\/p>\n

Three or Four Convictions<\/h2>\n

If you have three or four prior convictions related to alcohol or drugs while driving, the penalties you incur are based in part on whether or not you also have a serious driving offense on your record. Things classified as a serious driving offense include a fatal accident, being convicted based on a driving related penal law, being convicted of at least two violations assessed for 5 or more points, or any violations assessed for 20 or more points.<\/p>\n

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A driver with three or four convictions or incidents within a 25 year period who does not have a serious driving offense and whose license revocation is not because of a drug or alcohol related incident will not be allowed to reobtain a license for two years after the required revocation period. After that period of time is over, you will be able to get a license with a problem driver restriction, which you must keep for two years before obtaining a regular license. A problem driver restriction allows you to drive only:<\/p>\n