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§ 20-179.3. Limited driving privilege. (a) Definition of Limited Driving Privilege. - A limited driving privilege is a judgment issued in the discretion of a court for good cause shown authorizing a person with a revoked driver's license to drive for essential purposes related to any of the following: (1) The person's employment.
Defendant pleads guilty to the charge only. – If the defendant pleads guilty to the charge, but contests the existence of one or more aggravating factors, a jury shall be impaneled to determine if the aggravating factor or factors exist. (a3) Procedure When Jury Trial Waived.
4 mar 2010 · Judges are authorized by G.S. 20-179.3 to grant a limited driving privilege for a person whose license is revoked “solely under G.S. 20-17(a)(2) or as a result of a conviction in another jurisdiction substantially similar to impaired driving under G.S. 20-138.1.”
If you're granted a limited driving privilege in North Carolina, driving may be permitted for specific, essential purposes. G.S. 20-179.3(a) outlines different authorized reasons for driving. Consult legal counsel to determine the applicability to your individual, unique circumstances.
1 sie 2024 · S.L. 2024-43 extends the applicable revocation period and limited driving privilege period for a person who required to have ignition interlock pursuant to G.S. 20-179.3(g5) who violates an IID restriction in the last 90 days of a limited driving privilege.
12 lip 2024 · One of the most significant changes in the revised N.C.G.S. § 20-179.3 expands eligibility for limited driving privileges. Previously, the law was more restrictive, particularly for individuals with recent impaired driving offenses.
1 sie 2012 · This bulletin discusses the sentencing provisions of G.S. 20-179, which governs sentencing for impaired driving and related offenses.
