§291-4.5
Driving after license suspended or revoked for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor; penalties. (a) No person whose driver's license has been revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted pursuant to chapter 286 or section 291-4 or 291-7 shall operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this State either while the person's license remains suspended or revoked or in violation of the restrictions placed on the person's license. The period of suspension or revocation shall commence upon the release of the person from the period of imprisonment imposed pursuant to this section.(b) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be sentenced as follows:
(1) For a first offense, or any offense not preceded within a five-year period by a conviction under this section:
(A) A term of imprisonment at least three consecutive days but not more than thirty days;
(B) A fine not less than $250 but not more than $1,000; and
(C) License suspension or revocation for an additional year;
(2) For an offense which occurs within five years of a prior conviction under this section:
(A) Thirty days imprisonment;
(B) A fine of $1,000; and
(C) License suspension or revocation for an additional two years; and
(3) For an offense that occurs within five years of two or more prior convictions under this section:
(A) One year imprisonment;
(B) A $2,000 fine; and
(C) Permanent revocation of the person's license. [L 1985, c 258, §1; am L 1990, c 188, §8; am L Sp 1991, c 1, §18; am L 1997, c 103, §9]