Tag: Utah DUI Laws

  • New Utah DUI Laws: Work / School Permit (NOT!)

    The most common question I get asked is "Can I get a permit to drive to and from work while my license is suspended?"  My answer used to be unequivocally no!  My answer has not changed.  This year, a new law was put in the code to allow a permit for school or work.  However,…

  • New Utah DUI Laws: Longer Driver’s License Suspensions

      If a person gets arrested for DUI after July 1, 2009, then the driver’s license suspension period has been extended.  Basically, a first time offender that does not refuse to take a breath test gets a 120 day suspension.  (Used to be 90 days).  A person with a prior DUI is now Two Years.  A…

  • New Utah DUI Laws: Ignition Interlock

       Effective July 2, 2009, many new laws came into effect.  Now, anyone convicted of a DUI, whether it be a first offense or a subsequent offense, will be required to have an ignition interlock device placed on their car.  The ignition interlock business is going to be making a lot of money on this…