Occupational Licenses
A Texas occupational driver's license (ODL) is a special, or restricted, license to drive. This restricted license to drive is issued to those who've had their Texas license suspended or revoked for certain offenses. In Brazos County, the courts typically issue an occupational driver's license allowing a person to drive no more than 4 hours in any 24 hour period.
An occupational driver's license authorizes the operation of a non-commercial motor vehicle for purposes of your occupation, educational, medical, or essential household duties.
In most cases, you can get a Texas ODL. It will depend on your criminal record and Texas driving record. You can almost always get an occupational driver's license that will allow you to drive to and from work. An ODL will also allow you to drive between locations, if your job requires you to travel as part of your employment.
A Texas restricted interlock license authorizes a person to operate a Texas motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. An ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol analyzer connected to the motor vehicle ignition. In order for the engine to start, a driver must blow a sample of his breath into the alcohol analyzer. This analyzer measures any alcohol concentration. If the analyzer detects an alcohol concentration exceeding the startup set point, the engine will not start.
A person cannot drive a commercial motor vehicle with an occupational driver's license. If your Texas drivers license or your privilege to drive is suspended, revoked, canceled, or denied under any law in Texas, you will not be granted an occupational, restricted or an "essential needs" license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Mr. Gustitis can assist you in obtaining a needed occupational driver's license to drive to and from work, or school, or other essential household duties.