What happens if I am convicted of an alcohol or drug-related violation in New York State?
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Have you been convicted of an alcohol or drug driving related offense?
Yes
your license or privilege to drive in New York State will be revoked or suspended. However, you may be eligible for a conditional license or a conditional driving privilege if you participate in New York State s Impaired Driver Program IDP previously known as Drinking Driving Program DDP or an approved out - of - state program
What happens if I am probation for this offense?
you must bring written permission from the sentencing court , or your probation officer , that allows you to apply for a license
What happens if I have a continuation?
Your suspension or revocation will begin 20 days after sentencing
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I have a DWI, what happens then?
You will be required to pay a driver responsibility assessment each year for the next three years
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What happens if I am convicted of driving under suspension or revocation?
You may be fined and you may be sentenced to jail and/or probation. In addition the police may impound the vehicle you were driving when arrested
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What's the difference between DDP and IDP?
They are the same thing, the terms are used interchangeably.
