The restricted plates are mandatory on all DUI offenses except for the first offense with a “low-end” test result (under 0.17 on the breath test at the police station).
Restricted plates become applicable in most courts once you request limited driving privileges.
Some judges and courts require the restricted plates immediately upon you becoming eligible for privileges; others require the plates only upon a plea or conviction. Consult your OVI/DUI lawyer for more information about your particular court or judge.
Restricted plates must be used on each and every vehicle the offender uses for limited driving privileges, regardless of who owns the vehicles. There are a few very limited exceptions in the law.
If you plan on driving multiple vehicles with your limited driving privileges, all of the vehicles must have restricted plates.
You are required to use the restricted plates for the duration of your suspension.