Occupational Driver License FAQs

Most courts will require a log book to be kept in the vehicle at all times. This log book must be kept current and show the start and end times of any trip made to establish that you are driving within the allotted time mandated by the judge who granted your occupational driver license request.

In Texas, you must file the request for an occupational driver license in the appropriate court that has jurisdiction to hear your request. Unless your license was suspended due to an alcohol related offense, these requests are normally filed in the Justice of the Peace Court in the county where you live. The request must…

The maximum length of time to be able to drive per day is 12 hours. However, many judges will restrict the driving to less than 12 hours based on the actual need of the person requesting the occupational driver license.

Technically, a person’s license is still suspended even after obtaining an occupational driver license. The license serves as a limited use license that allows a person to drive even with the suspension.

The main restrictions are that a person cannot drive outside of their mandated driving hours based on the judge’s order. If you are found to be driving outside of those times, then the license can be revoked and you can be charged with a separate criminal charge.

First the judge must establish an “essential need.” For example, you need the license to get to and from work or school. Once an essential need is established, then the judge will also verify that you have auto insurance to cover any potential accidents you may be involved in that could be deemed your fault.…

SR-22 insurance is a high-risk policy that offers the same coverage you find offered to normal policy-holders. Because it is high-risk, it can cost additionally for the policy. However, the coverage is usually identical to any other policy.

The costs depend on how much your lawyer is willing to do. At The Beltz Law Firm, they will not only obtain the order granting your occupational license, but they will also assist you in packaging the order and sending it to The Department of Public Safety for processing. The order is not your license.…

Once your driver license suspension ends, you no longer need an occupational driver license and can request your regular license to be reinstated.

If your license was suspended due to a DWI, you request must be filed in the court where your DWI is pending. If your license was suspended due to another reason, the request is normally filed in the Justice of the Peace Court in the county where you live.

This is a requirement established by the Texas legislature. The basic premise is to make sure that others on the roadway are protected if you should be involved in a wreck and that wreck is deemed to be your fault. Remember, that the mere fact that your license is suspended has shown that you are…