Q: Confusion with court sentence vs. MVD suspension notice for driving privileges.

A: You're absolutely right to feel confused—this kind of mismatch between court orders and DMV notices happens more often than you'd think. In Connecticut, both the criminal court and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can impose separate penalties for DUI offenses. Even if the court suspended your license as part of your sentence, the DMV has its own authority to impose administrative penalties, like requiring an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), especially for repeat offenses.

The notice from the DMV isn’t necessarily a contradiction—it’s likely an **additional requirement** tied to your ability to drive during your suspension period. The IID requirement means you're in a conditional driving status, not that your license is fully restored. This allows you to drive for specific, limited purposes like work or probation appointments, as outlined in the letter. The date they gave you—6/13/27—is probably the end of your mandatory IID period under DMV rules for a second DUI.

To be sure, you should call or visit the Connecticut DMV and ask them to explain how their suspension and IID rules apply to your case. It’s also smart to ask the court clerk or your probation officer for clarification on how your sentence lines up with the DMV’s conditions. You’re doing the right thing by not ignoring this—sorting it out now will help you stay compliant and avoid further trouble down the road.