Guide
Work travel after a DUI arrest
Quick answer
A pending case can collide with company cars, rental agreements, and out-of-town shifts. Map the restrictions before you book the next trip.
License status is the first question
If an administrative action is pending or already in force, “I still have the plastic card in my wallet” may not mean you are legal to drive. Ask counsel what you may drive, where, and for what purpose. Occupational or hardship licenses, where they exist, are often limited to named routes and hours.
Employer and rental rules are separate
A company fleet policy or a rental-car contract can bar a driver after an arrest even if a court has not entered a final judgment. That is a private-contract issue, not a substitute for the criminal case. HR and risk teams do not publish those rules on this website.
Hidden cost lines
Missed shifts, last-minute flights, and rideshare for a route you used to drive yourself are real money. They rarely appear on a “typical fine” blog post. Put them in your own list so a consultation is about your calendar, not a national average.
What we will not tell you
We will not say you can drive to a job site. We will not estimate your exact fine. Use the calculator for category ranges, then confirm every restriction with counsel and your employer.