SB 895 - legislation intended to clarify the law pertaining to obtaining a restricted license after conviction of a DUI - was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger on Tuesday. As of July 1, people convicted of a 2nd DUI within a 10 year period will be eligible for a restricted license after 90 days, and people convicted of a 3rd DUI within a 10 year period will be eligible after 6 months. These requirements must be met:
- Proof of enrollment in a driving-under-the-influence education program;
- Installation of ignition interlock devices on vehicles used by the convicted person, who is responsible for all installation costs;
- Proof of insurance;
- Payment of all pertinent fines and fees;
- Payment of administrative costs to the DMV for oversight of the installation.
Click here for the text of SB 895.
