Specialized Driving Privileges

Getting pulled over after having a few drinks is a nightmare that many Hoosiers have unfortunately endured. The interactions with the police officer, the barrage of confusing field sobriety tests, and blowing into a portable breath test all combine to make an incredibly stressful situation. And, after all of these events, the officer will ask a question with wide ranging repercussions. The officer will ask if you will consent to a certified breath or blood…

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI) is one of the most common crimes that people are charged with.  Most of us have unfortunately made the choice to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks.  The nightmare scenario, under those circumstances, is getting pulled over and becoming the target of an OVWI investigation. While there are several steps to an OVWI investigation, arguably the most impactful occurs when the police officer offers the suspect…

The term DUI is actually a bit of a misnomer in Indiana. In Indiana, we call it Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, or “OVWI”. State governments take OVWI very seriously and therefore implemented a penalty structure that increases the minimum punishment for picking up multiple OVWIs in one’s lifetime. While some aspects of the penalty are aimed at rehabilitation of any underlying drinking habits, others are aimed at protecting society from the dangers of drunk…

In 2019, there were approximately 50,000 people who were injured in auto accidents in the State of Indiana alone. The likelihood of being in an accident after driving for a lifetime is very high. If you are injured in an auto accident, it is imperative that you understand the deadlines for filing and pursuing a legal claim.   According to Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4, a claimant has two years from the date of their accident…

Getting Specialized Driving Privileges Under Indiana Law, courts may order the suspension of a person’s driving privileges in place of criminal charges or an ongoing investigation. Indiana drivers whose licenses have been suspended by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles or a court may petition to obtain a Specialized Driver’s Privilege (SDP). Specialized Driving Privileges allow Indiana residents to drive for specific purposes while their Indiana driver’s license is suspended. Under Ind. Code § 9-30-16-3,…