Legal Question in DUI Law in California
After 1 year of rehabilitation (via DUI court) and sobriety (I plan on staying sober for the rest of my life), I am now eligible for a restricted driver's license (My first and second DUIs were within 6 months of eachother. My question is what does the DMV and law enforcement define as work? While looking for a permanent job, my 70 year old mother and her friends have been waiting for me to be able to drive them to their weekend getaways. Because of their age, they don't do this driving themselves. Needless to say, I will be paid for driving them. I am in no way trying to violate the law. I am now a responsible citizen and plan on staying that way. So in short, if I'm getting paid by them to drive, can I? Is this considered work?
Thank you very much for your help
1 Answer from Attorneys
The definition of work extends to self-employed people, but I would be concerned under these circumstances.
Do you have a business license? Does your car insurance cover carrying passengers for hire? Are you reporting this income to the IRS?
If not, I think you'd have a hard time convincing a judge that these trips qualify as employment for purposes of a license restriction.
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