Arrested for DWI as an Uber or Lyft Driver? Here’s What’s at Stake - Jason Bassett

From The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. – Arrested for DWI as an Uber or Lyft Driver? Here’s What’s at Stake dives into the legal, professional, and personal challenges rideshare drivers face when charged with impaired driving in New York. This episode explores how a single DWI arrest can jeopardize your ability to drive for Uber or Lyft, lead to immediate suspension of your TLC license, and spark life‑changing legal battles under New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192.

Listeners will hear how platforms like Uber and Lyft enforce strict safety standards, often deactivating drivers even before court proceedings conclude. We’ll uncover the impact of comprehensive background checks, the seven‑year look‑back standard, and the devastating effects of an arrest on your rideshare account, employment status, and long‑term driving prospects.

The conversation also delves into the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission’s regulatory powers, covering immediate suspensions, OATH hearings, and the persistent violator program that can permanently revoke a driver’s license. We examine how administrative actions by the DMV run alongside criminal court penalties, creating a complex maze of legal hurdles that rideshare drivers must navigate.

Finally, this episode highlights the lasting consequences of a DWI conviction, from steep insurance hikes and SR‑22 requirements to permanent criminal records and immigration complications. Tune in as The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. sheds light on why early legal action is vital and how understanding these risks can help drivers protect their livelihoods and their futures.

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