In California... what exactly does that mean? Can I drive for a work related errand? Im more intested in knowing if I can drive to get lunch or do personal errands. Thank you. I looked on the web, but found no clear answers.
2007-07-09 10:56:49 · 8 answers · asked by l f 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Course of Employment restriction means you can drive yourself to and from work and on work related errands if your job title entails you to do errands speficially for your job.
You cannot do personal errands or go get your lunch as this would be classified as personal and not work related.
2007-07-09 11:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by soccerref 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be on the safe side, I would either call your local DMV or even your local police station to inquire and attain the absolute correct answer.
My hunch is that you can drive to and from work only, since you mention that it is a "restricted license" as opposed to a "suspended license" (in which to the best of my knowledge, you can't drive at all on). Driving to get lunch or to complete personal errands, I don't somehow think would be acceptable.
I certainly wouldn't want to take the chance of getting pulled over, ticketed again, end up with either a suspended or revoked license at that point, and fines to pay. Not worth the hamburger to me! Sorry!
Have you tried logging on to the DMV site, as to the rules of driving on a restricted license. Perhaps it may be indicated.
Each state will also differ. "Driving during the course of employment" would be a challenge to prove if in the event you are pulled over and questioned by a traffic cop.
Good luck and I hope you make a wise decision, and get your license squared away soon.
2007-07-09 11:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With most states, there is an application ONLINE which can help you 'see' the questions that the employer must respond to in order to facilitate the restricted license. In most cases, there is nothing "in writing" which indicates "driving to get lunch, etc." are allowed however, the application might include the 'hours' that you might be driving. If you are on company time when you 'do lunch' I would think that would be okay however, "personal errands" would definitely not fit in the category of "work related".
If you continue to be in doubt - contact the LA Department of Motor Vehicles to speak with someone who can be more specific. Good luck!
2007-07-09 11:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal errands or even lunch would not be in "course of employment". A work-related errand would be.
You could detour during a work-related errand (a short distance) to get lunch, but you could not start a separate trip for any personal (non-work) reason.
If you want do do further research, check out the legal terms "detour" and "frolic".
2007-07-09 11:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can drive to/from work and on work related errands. Personal errands/lunch would probably be out. You might get by with lunch if there are no facilities at work and no food places within walking distance.
Be careful.
2007-07-09 11:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by John W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To and from work. And an errand sent specifically by your job.
No lunch. No personal business.
And "walking distance" is irrelevant for lunch. They expect you to buy a lunchbox. Pack at home.
2007-07-09 11:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by Atavacron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can drive to and from work and for any work related activities....
It doesn't mean you can run personal errands.
2007-07-09 12:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means after or before your restricted hours only if you are on your way to work or on your way home from work.
2016-03-15 01:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋