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The Driving Privileges Letter in North Carolina is an essential document for individuals seeking limited driving privileges after certain alcohol-related offenses. This form is utilized in the General Court of Justice and outlines the specific findings necessary for a court to grant these privileges. It applies to defendants convicted of impaired driving or related violations, such as transporting an open container of alcohol or underage alcohol offenses. Key information included in the form encompasses the defendant's personal details, the nature of the offense, and the date of conviction. The court must find that the defendant meets several criteria, such as having held a valid or recently expired driver's license at the time of the offense and not having any unresolved charges related to impaired driving. Additionally, the form stipulates that a substance abuse assessment must be completed and filed with the court. The order grants limited driving privileges under specific conditions, including restrictions on alcohol consumption while driving and limitations on the types of driving allowed. Understanding this form is crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of regaining driving privileges after a conviction, as it lays out both the requirements and the restrictions that accompany such privileges.

Sample - Driving Privileges Letter North Carolina Form

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

 

 

File No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

County

 

 

In The General Court Of Justice

 

 

 

 

 

 

District

Superior Court Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE VERSUS

 

LIMITED DRIVING PRIVILEGE

Name And Address Of Defendant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPAIRED DRIVING OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN CONTAINER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OR UNDERAGE ALCOHOL VIOLATION

 

 

 

 

(N.C. CONVICTIONS ONLY)

Race

Sex

Height

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.S. 20-17.3, 20-179.3, 20-138.3(d), 20-138.7(h)

Hair Color

Eye Color

Date Of Birth

 

Drivers License No.

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date Of Offense

 

 

 

 

Date Of Conviction

 

 

NOTE: Use AOC-CV-352 when defendant's license was revoked for a conviction in another state or in a federal court. Use AOC-CR-340 when imposing an ignition interlock restriction.

FINDINGS

Upon application of the defendant for a limited driving privilege, the Court finds that:

 

 

 

1. The defendant has been convicted of impaired driving under

G.S. 20-138.1;

G.S. 20-138.2;

G.S. 20-138.3;

or

the defendant has been convicted of a second or subsequent offense of transporting an open container of alcoholic beverage

under G.S. 20-138.7(a); or

the defendant has been convicted under G.S. 18B-302(a1); or

the defendant has been

convicted under G.S. 18B-302(c);

 

 

 

 

2.At the time of the offense, the applicant held either a valid drivers license or a license that had been expired for less than one (1) year;

3.At the time of the offense, the defendant had not within the preceding seven (7) years been convicted of an offense involving impaired driving;

4.Punishment level three, four, or five has been imposed upon the defendant for the offense of impaired driving, or the defendant has been convicted under G.S. 20-138.3, or the defendant has been convicted of a second or subsequent offense under G.S. 20-138.7(a), or the defendant has been convicted under G.S. 18B-302(a1), or the defendant has been convicted under G.S. 18B-302(c);

5.Subsequent to the offense, the defendant has not been convicted of, or had an unresolved charge lodged against the defendant for, an offense involving impaired driving;

6.The records of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Clerk of Superior Court in this county have been searched, and there are no other revocations in effect at this time;

7.The defendant has obtained and filed with the court a substance abuse assessment;

8.If convicted only under G.S. 20-138.3, the defendant was 18, 19 or 20 years old on the date of the offense and has not previously been convicted of a violation of G.S. 20-138.3; (NOTE: Even if the defendant was 18, 19 or 20 years old at the time of the offense, he/she may not receive a limited driving privilege if his/her current conviction was under either (1) G.S. 20-138.1 or (2) both G.S. 20-138.1 and G.S.

20-138.3.)

9. a. The Court has been furnished a properly executed form DL-123 and is satisfied that the defendant is financially responsible.

b. The defendant has executed form DL-123A and is not required to furnish proof of financial responsibility.

ORDER

It is ORDERED that the defendant be allowed a limited driving privilege to be effective on the date indicated below to be used in accordance with the restrictions imposed on the reverse of this form, and to expire one year from the date on which the Division of Motor Vehicles revokes the defendant's drivers license pursuant to G.S. 20-17(a)(2), G.S. 20-13.2(a), G.S. 20-17(a)(12), or G.S. 20-17.3. This limited driving privilege is conditioned upon the maintenance of any financial responsibility required by G.S. 20-179.3(l) during the period of this privilege.

Effective Date

NOTE TO DEFENDANT: This privilege is no longer valid after the revocation period for the offense of which you were convicted has ended, or if your drivers license remains revoked solely because the Division of Motor Vehicles has not obtained a certificate of your completion of a substance abuse treatment program or an alcohol and drug education traffic school.

Date

Signature Of Judge

Name Of Judge (Type Or Print)

AOC-CR-312, Rev. 10/15

Original - File Certified Copy - Applicant Copy - DMV

(Over)

© 2015 Administrative Office of the Courts

 

RESTRICTIONS

The driver shall not drink alcohol while driving or drive while any alcohol remains in his/her body. The driver shall not drive while having a controlled substance in his/her body unless such controlled substance was lawfully obtained and taken in therapeutically approved amounts. This limited driving privilege DOES NOT include the privilege of operating a commercial motor vehicle as defined in G.S. 20-4.01(3d). Driving when essential for emergency medical care is authorized at any time. Standard working hours are from 6 AM to 8 PM, Monday - Friday.

Driving other than for emergency medical care is permitted only as follows: (check only applicable boxes.)

1. Driving is permitted for work-related, religious worship, or educational purposes during standard working hours as follows:

2. Driving is permitted for maintenance of household during standard working hours as follows:

3. Driving is permitted for work-related, religious worship, or educational purposes during nonstandard working hours as follows.

The driver is self employed and the required documentation for work-related driving is attached.

4.Driving is permitted for community service assignment, Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School, and substance abuse assessment or treatment as follows:

5. Driving is restricted to:

a. any non-commercial vehicle registered in the name of the driver. b. the following non-commercial vehicle(s):

6.Additional restrictions: Other:

Corrective Lenses

45 M.P.H. Only

Daylight Only

Name And Address Of ADET School, Community Service Coordinator, Or Mental Health Treatment Facility To Which Driver Assigned

Name And Address Of Employer Or Driver's Place Of Work

NOTICE/ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

I have received a copy of this limited driving privilege which contains the restrictions on my driving privilege. I understand that if I drive with the odor of alcohol on my breath, I may be subject to arrest and loss of this limited driving privilege; I understand that this is my limited license to drive; that I must keep it in my possession during the period of revocation; that if my drivers license is revoked for any other reason, this limited driving privilege is invalid; that a violation of any restriction imposed in connection with this limited driving privilege constitutes the offense of driving while license revoked under G.S. 20-28; that if community service has been ordered, my willful failure to pay the prescribed fee or complete the community service within the time limit imposed shall result in revocation of this limited driving privilege; and that my willful

failure may also result in other action authorized by law for violation of a condition of probation.

Date

Signature Of Defendant

CERTIFICATION

I certify that this is a true and complete copy of the original on file in this case.

Date

Signature

Deputy CSC Clerk Of Superior Court

Assistant CSC

AOC-CR-312, Side Two, Rev. 10/15

© 2015 Administrative Office of the Courts

File Breakdown

Fact Name Fact Description
Governing Laws The Driving Privileges Letter is governed by North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 20-17.3, 20-179.3, 20-138.3(d), and 20-138.7(h).
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must have a valid or recently expired driver's license and meet specific conviction criteria related to impaired driving.
Substance Abuse Assessment Defendants are required to obtain and file a substance abuse assessment with the court.
Duration of Privilege The limited driving privilege lasts for one year from the date of license revocation by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Restrictions on Driving Drivers cannot consume alcohol while driving or have any alcohol in their system. They also cannot drive commercial vehicles.
Driving Purposes Driving is allowed for work, religious, educational, community service, and substance abuse treatment during specified hours.
Violation Consequences Violating any restrictions can lead to charges of driving while license revoked under G.S. 20-28.
Documentation Required Drivers must carry the limited driving privilege document at all times during the revocation period.
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