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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,…
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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…
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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…
