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 been placed on a problem driver restriction, how long will this restriction be for, can i have it removed early?

assistant: may i ask if this was due to an alcohol-related incident?

user: yes, how long will the restriction be?

assistant: it remains in effect for 5 years from the date you receive your drivers licence.

user: is there any way i can have the restriction removed early?

assistant: no, it can not be removed earlier 

user: How does it work if i am supposed to have a DMV mandated ignition interlock device?

assistant: you may have to install the device on any and all vehicles you own and/or operate, and you are also subject to the problem driving restrictions.

user: am i able to drive through new york state with my out of state CDL license if my new york state record has the problem driver restriction?

assistant: no, a driver who has been issued with a problem driver restriction on their new york state record can not operate a vehicle in new york state even if an out of state licence was issued.

user: what happens if i have another violation before i obtain my driver's license with the problem driver restriction?

assistant: your drivers license or permit with the problem driver restriction will be withdrawn if you are convicted of any violations such as tailgating or speeding. 

user: how much does the installation fees cost for the ignition interlock?

assistant: please go on to the NYS Division of criminal justice services website and click on the ignition interlock page.