Work License(s) in New Jersey

Many states allow DWI drivers to continue to driver with a limited driver’s licenses. These licenses are commonly called Sunset licenses. These driver’s license permit the person to drive to work, religious observance, or necessary matters such as shopping or doctor’s visits. However, New Jersey does not allow any work or temporary driving permits or licenses. If you are convicted of a DWI charge in New Jersey, then you will not be able to drive in New Jersey for the period of your suspension. Nonetheless, if you are licensed in another state, then you can drive anywhere else besides New Jersey unless or until your home state suspends your driving privileges based on the New Jersey conviction.

On the bright side, some Municipal Courts will permit you a few adjournments of your case to enable you to wrap up any of your affairs at work. The Municipal Courts try to be as reasonable as possible. However, there are no work licenses in New Jersey, and there never will be any. The liability for the government is too great. What would happen if a DWI driver killed someone on the road while driving on his or her temporary license.