Many people depend upon their vehicles to get them around. Unfortunately, when you combine alcohol and driving, sometimes the result is the loss of driving privileges for a time. The amount of time you actually lose your driving privileges in many cases depends upon the extent of the DWI as well as the number of previous alcohol-related convictions.
In some cases, the person will be issued a B-Card, which is a restricted license, before being allowed to return to driving. Since you likely want to continue to be able to legally drive and avoid a Minnesota B-Card violation, there are several things you should understand about getting a B-Card in Minnesota.
Who Gets a B-Card?
A B-Card may be issued to someone who has had three or more impaired driving incidents in the last ten years or who has four or more on record altogether. It is important to know that a B-Card is not simply automatically issued to a driver directly after three or more DWI or DUI convictions. The driver must first qualify for the B-Card.
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The person’s license plates may be impounded and the vehicle the person was driving might be have to forfeited. A reinstatement fee will need to be paid for the person to get back their license. The person will also need to undergo rehabilitation treatment such as chemical dependency treatment. The person will also need to sign a written agreement, agreeing to certain restrictions.
What Are the Restrictions of a B-Card?
The person must commit to not consuming any alcohol or illegal drugs during the time that the B-Card is issued. That includes even small amounts of alcohol. These restrictions are in place at all times, even if the person is not driving. The person can have their B-Card revoked for violation of the B-Card agreement, even if there are no other violations.
What Are the Consequences of a