§2501. Restricted license
1.
Eligibility.
Unless otherwise provided, the Secretary of State may issue a restricted license to a first-time OUI offender if:
A.
Two thirds of the suspension period has expired; and
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B.
The Secretary of State has received notice that that person has completed the alcohol and drug program.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.
Restrictions.
A restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Use is limited to travelling to a treatment program or to employment for a minimum of 90 days after the original suspension date; and
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B.
Any other conditions or restrictions the Secretary of State considers advisable for the safety of the public and the welfare of the operator.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.
Failure to submit to test.
The Secretary of State may issue a restricted license to a person whose license was suspended for a first failure to submit to a test, if the condition of subsection 1, paragraph B is met and at least 180 days have elapsed since the date of suspension. This subsection does not apply to a commercial driver's license, provisional license or conditional license.
[PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 368, §AAA24 (AMD).