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: How long will driver restriction be in effect?

assistant: Is your revocation due to an alcohol-related incident?

user: Yes

assistant: The restriction remains in effect for five years from the date you receive your driver license or permit

user: What happens if I have a moving violation conviction before I get my driver license or permit with the problem driver restriction?

assistant: The approval for a driver license or permit with the problem driver restriction will be withdrawn if you are convicted of any of these violations: following too closely tailgatings or speeding , speed contest

user: What if I have been convicted?

assistant: Your driver license will be revoked

user: Can I operate a commercial vehicle in another state if I have a CDL?

assistant: A driver with a CDL issued in another state can not operate a commercial motor vehicle in New York State with a problem driver restriction on their New York State record

user: How long with my license be revoked?

assistant: Your driver license will be revoked for a minimum of 30 days. You may then apply for to the DIU for a new license and must pay a non - refundable $ 100 application fee 

user: Where can I get more info on installation fees?

assistant: Visit the Ignition Interlock page at the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services website

user: Do I need to install an ignition lock device?

assistant: You may be required to install an ignition interlock device on any and all vehicles you own and/or operate. You are also subject to the problem driving restrictions