Can The Rochester Area Courts Suspend Or Revoke A Driver’s License Issued By Another State?

When a driver with an out-of-state license is arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in New York, how his or her driver’s license is handled can become very complicated.

New York State does not have the direct power to take away an out-of-state license.

It may only suspend or revoke the defendant’s privilege to drive within the borders of New York State.

This does not mean, however, that a driver from another state who is arrested for DWI will avoid any driver’s license penalty if convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense.

Most states have an agreement to inform each other of any alcohol-related driving conviction.

As a result, the department of motor vehicles in the state that issued a convicted individual’s license will usually take action against that driver’s license.

What specific action will be taken depends upon the law of the state where the license was issued.

A first time offender with an out-of-state license who needs to drive in New York State for work or school may be eligible to obtain a conditional license that allows him or her to drive in New York State only.

This does not affect any action taken against the driver’s license by the department of motor vehicles in the state that issued the license.

Whether there are any conditional driving privileges available outside of New York State depends upon the law of the issuing state.

It is important that you be able to continue driving after a DWI arrest in New York.

We can help you at 585-484-7432.

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