Chrisman v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing

OPINION BY

President Judge COLINS.

In this case of first impression, this Court must determine whether an out-of-state conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol renders a Pennsylvania license driver ineligible to receive an Occupational Limited License.1 We affirm the decision of the hearing officer denying the issuance of an occupational limited license.

On December 20, 2000, the Department of Transportation (Department) notified Chrisman that pursuant to the Drivers License Compact of 1961 (Compact)2 his Pennsylvania driving privilege would be suspended for a period of one year.…