I wondered the same thing. Found this:
When a driver's license has been suspended, the driver may be eligible for a probationary driver's license. This is commonly known as a "red license" because the license itself was printed on manila paper with a pink strip running down the middle. A probationary license is valid only for the reasons granted by the terms of the order. Common privileges may include:
Driving back and forth to work
Driving on the job
Driving back and forth to school
Driving to doctor's appointments
Sounds like someone has been getting a little too much of the wrong attention.
Glad to hear your situation is working out, though!