Surviving Without A Car After a DUI License Suspension
You have been charged with a DUI, and now the DMV has suspended your license. While your DUI lawyer works behind the scenes to ensure the best possible outcome in your particular case, you still have to live your life and make things work despite not being able to use a car. Although you might be in a tight spot, it’s not impossible to navigate your new circumstances. With the tips below, you’ll be able to survive life without a car by using some foresight and solid planning.
Begin thinking ahead
Don’t wait until you have almost nothing left in the house to eat before you schedule a trip to your local grocery store. Instead, stock up on food ahead of time and get to your job and other appointments as needed.
Walk when you can
When time permits and the distance is short, start walking. This will help you save money on cabs, the bus or ride share services, and it’s good exercise, too. However, when you have too far to go, the weather is bad or the path is full of pedestrian hazards, this may not be a practical or safe option for you, so use your best judgment.
Bring out the bike
Like walking, biking is great exercise and cost-effective. You can also travel further and faster with a bike than you would on foot. Of course, like with walking, poor road conditions or bad weather could mean it’s not always an option. You will also need the right equipment, including a safe, working bike and a newer safety helmet that conforms to today’s safety standards.
Get familiar with public transport
Whether it’s a bus, a train, or both are available, public transportation can be an affordable way to get from one place to another. If you are not that well versed in public transportation in your area, many providers have websites that offer ride guides, maps and other information to help you become more comfortable using this option.
Ask for help from friends and family
Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. To avoid inconveniencing the people you are asking for help, use this option when no other choice exists, and plan ahead so you can combine trips. If, for example, you know you have a doctor’s appointment that a friend is going to drop you off and pick you up from, you could add an hour to the pickup time and do some shopping at a store near the doctor’s office after your appointment.
Use ride sharing services
Ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft provide the door-to-door convenience taxis offer but usually at lower rates, and you can normally get the cost of the ride on the app up front before you agree to it.
Losing your license will make your life more difficult, but you can manage it. Work with the best Denver DUI lawyer to get yourself back on the road as soon as possible.
Thanks to Richard J. Banta, P.C. for their insight into criminal law and DUI license suspensions.