If you have a problem driver restriction , you can drive only to and from your place of employment during the hours of your employment , if your occupation requires the operation of a motor vehicle to and from a medical appointment which is part of a necessary medical treatment for you or a member of your household you may be required to provide a written statement from your licensed medical provider that verifies the travel is necessary to and from a Motor Vehicle office to transact business related to the license / permit / privilege that contains a problem driver restriction if the child's attendance at the school / day to and from a child's school / day - care - care is necessary for you to maintain employment or to maintain enrollment at an accredited school , college or university or a state - approved institution of vocational or technical training to and from an accredited school, college or university or a State - approved institution of vocational or technical training in which you are enrolled These restrictions are outlined on an attachment issued to you by the DMV. You must carry the attachment whenever you operate a motor vehicle. 

To which classes of license can a problem driver restriction be applied? 
The problem driver restriction can only be applied to a class D license. It cannot be applied to any commercial driver license CDL Class A, B or C, junior operator license Class DJ, motorcycle operator license Class M or MJ or a class E driver license. 

Can I drive through New York State with my out-of-state CDL license if my New York State record has the problem driver restriction? 
No. A driver with a CDL issued in another state cannot operate a commercial motor vehicle in New York State with a problem driver restriction on their New York State record. 

Can I drive through New York State with my out-of-state license with the problem driver restriction? 
Yes. You must carry your completed, signed and dated problem driver restriction attachment and 

user: I have a query regarding problem driver restrictions. How long is the restriction in effect for and is there any way to remove the restriction earlier?

assistant: Was the license revoked due to an alcohol-related incident?

user: Yes, it was

assistant: If this is the case, the restriction is in effect for five years from the date you receive your driver license

user: Where can I find more information regarding a problem driver restriction with the DMV mandated ignition interlock device?

assistant: You can visit the Ignition Interlock page at the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services website, these device must be fitted in all vehicles you own or operate

user: What happens if I receive a conviction for driving out of restriction?

assistant: If you are convicted of an offense while driving out of restriction, your driver license will be revoked

user: Is there anything I can do if I have a moving violation conviction before I get my driver license or permit with the problem restriction?

assistant: If you have been convicted of any of the following violations: following too closely, tailgating or speeding, the approval for a driver license or permit with the problem driver restriction will be withdrawn

user: What if my revocation of my license was not alcohol related?

assistant: In this instance, the restriction remains in place for two years from the date you received your driver license or permit