How to Work When You Have a Suspended Driver's License?

Getting to work without the use of a personal automobile can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Many people are tempted by the idea of driving on a suspended license to make it to work. This can result in extended suspensions and/or jail time, making it far from worth the risk. However, with a little planning and some networking, one can work around a suspended driver's license and make it to work daily without breaking any laws.

Things You'll Need

• Co-worker to provide transportation
• Bus/train pass
• Bus/train schedule
• Bus/train money/tokens

Instructions

Riding with Co-workers

1. Network within the company you work with to find co-workers who live near you and are on the same schedule. For the price of gas, these individuals may be willing carpool into and out of work with you. This is one of the easiest methods to find transportation and the easiest type of transportation to use. Be sure to offer to provide gas money and make an agreement with the driver for an amount to pay for gas.

2. Procure a bus pass and schedule from the local mass transportation station. Just because a co-worker is willing to carpool with you does not mean that they will be at work daily. Many co-workers have vacation that they must use or they may become sick and miss a day. If they are taking vacation, you can plan for this and expect to use mass transportation, but if she is calling in sick, try to have your co-worker inform you so you can obtain alternate transportation.

3. Procure transportation tokens or money to use on public transportation. It is always good to have a backup to a carpool plan. Many people take planned and unplanned days off work and you do not want to be caught without a way to work and the temptation to simply drive on a suspended license.

4. Map out the different routes that will run between your residence and your work place. This will help you to know which bus or train to get on and when it will be arriving. This will limit your chances of getting lost or missing your bus or train and not making it into work on time.

5. Ride the bus or train at least once to and from work when not actually going to work. This will familiarize you with the stops and transfers between trains and buses. This will help to ensure that you know where you are going at all times, keeping you safe and ensuring you do not get lost along the way.

Tips & Warnings

• When finding someone to carpool with, be sure to choose someone with a good work reputation. It does not help to choose someone who regularly misses work or is consistently late.

• Always be aware of your surroundings and be sure to pay attention to the other people around you. This will help to ensure your safety while using mass public transportation.

• Never drive on a suspended license because it can result in fines, additional time of suspension or jail time. It simply is not worth the risk.

References

• 10 Tips For Successful Carpooling

Resources

• 10 Tips For Successful Carpooling