Occupational Driving Permit: First Offender Only

An Occupational Driving Permit may be issued to a person convicted of a first offender violation under § 92104 by the court authorizing the person to drive for employment purposes, and as permitted by the court for therapeutic rehabilitation.

(a)The person whose privilege to drive is suspended shall immediately surrender to the court his or her driver’s license, and if valid, may be granted an Occupational Driving Permit for six

(6)months.

(b)The court may establish by rule and procedure the manner of issuance of an Occupational Driving Permit, and COL6/5/2019 CH. 92 SAFE STREETS ACT OF 2018 must notify the Department of Revenue and Taxation promptly regarding the person’s restriction on his or her driving privileges.

(c)The court is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for issuance of the Occupational Driving Permit which must be fully paid before the permit can be issued.

(d)The cost of the permit shall be borne by the person whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been restricted by the court.

(e)In the event a person does not possess a valid driver’s license at the time of conviction, the person’s privilege to apply for a driver’s license shall be prohibited for the full period of the suspension.