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: If I have a problem driver restriction on my license, how long does this restriction last and is there anything I can do to remove this restriction early?

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

user: Yes it was

assistant: In this instance, the restriction is in place for five years from the date that you received your permit or license

user: If there are alcohol-related violations associated with my driver history, does this affect problem driver restrictions with a DMV Mandated Ignition Interlock  Device?

assistant: If this is the case, you may have to install an ignition interlock device. You will be subject to problem driving restrictions, and these restrictions will indicate that you are required to have an ignition interlock device

user: What happens if there is a moving violation conviction received before receiving a driver licence with a problem driver restriction?

assistant: If you have been convicted of any moving violations including tailgating or speeding, the approval that you received for a driver license or permit will be withdrawn

user: Where can I find more information regarding installation fees for Mandated Ignition Interlock Devices?

assistant: This information can be found at the Ignition Interlock page at the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services website