§ 55-10-404. Driving Prohibitions — Restricted Licenses — Revocation and Suspension — Commercial Licenses and Vehicles
The court shall prohibit any person convicted of a violation of § 55-10-401 from driving a vehicle in this state for a period of:
One (1) year, if the conviction is a first offense;
Two (2) years for a second offense;
Six (6) years for a third offense; and,
Eight (8) years for a fourth or subsequent offense.
In the interest of public safety, a driver who has been prohibited from driving a vehicle in this state pursuant to this subsection (a) may apply for a restricted license subject to § 55-10-409.
Nothing in this part shall be construed so as to in any way limit, change, alter, repeal, or amend § 55-50-303, § 55-50-501, or § 55-50-502, nor to limit the power or authority of the department of safety to revoke or suspend a driver license, permit, or privilege under chapter 50 of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the issuance of a restricted license in accordance with § 55-10-409.
A person holding a commercial driver license or operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation of § 55-10-401 for which they are convicted will also be subject to § 55-50-405.
