If you screwed up and ended up being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, you’re probably worried about how you’ll be able to get around if you lose your driving privileges. A DUI can impact your ability to drive, but if you’re willing to meet some demands set forth by the state, you can still retain your driving privileges. Below, we take a closer look at the conditions that must be must if you want to retain driving privileges after a DUI.
Driving After A DUI In Minnesota
How you’ll need to proceed after a DUI depends on a couple of factors, including if this was your first offense and your BAC at the time of the arrest. We recommend finding a lawyer to help fight the charges, but here’s a look at what you can expect depending on the factors that are present during your arrest.
First Offense – BAC Under 0.16
Option 1 – Install an ignition interlock and have an interlock restricted license with full Class D driving privileges.
Option 2 -After a 15-day waiting period of no driving, a limited license will be issued allowing a person to drive to/from work, school, treatment, abstinence-based support group meetings, court and probation meetings – up to 60 hours and six days per week.
Option 3 – Refrain from driving for 90 days.
First Offense – BAC Over 0.16
Option 1 – Install an ignition interlock and have an interlock restricted license with full Class D driving privileges.
Option 2 – Refrain from driving for one year.
First Offense – Test Refusal
Option 1 – Install an ignition interlock and have an interlock restricted license with full Class D driving privileges.
Option 2 -After a 15-day waiting period of no driving, a limited license will be issued allowing a person to drive to/from work, school, treatment, abstinence-based support group meetings, court and probation meetings – up to 60 hours and six days per week.
Option 3 – Refrain from driving for one year.
Second Offense Within 10 Years Or Third On Record – BAC Under 0.16
Option 1 – Install an ignition interlock and have an interlock restricted license with full Class D driving privileges.
Option 2 – Refrain from driving for one year.
Second Offense Within 10 Years Or Third On Record – BAC Over 0.16
Option 1 – Install an ignition interlock and have an interlock restricted license with full Class D driving privileges.
Option 2 – Refrain from driving for two years.
Three or more offenses within 10 years will result in a revoked license that is not eligible for an ignition interlock diversion plan. For more information on how you can retain your license, or for help beating your DUI charge, reach out to Avery and the team at Appelman Law Firm today.
