Can the state re-open a debt for traffic violations after I have filed bankruptcy?

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Can the state re-open a debt for traffic violations after I have filed bankruptcy?

I filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy 8 years ago, which included a number of traffic tickets. After filing the state un-suspended my license. I recently moved back to the state and have since been contacted multiple times by a collection agency, and informed that I have 1 month to pay the debt in full before my license is again suspended.

Asked on August 2, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If the state's department of motor vehicles reinstated your driver's license after you filed for bankruptcy protection and you received a discharge of your debts, then most likely the fine associated with the traffic court matter has been discharged as well.

I would advise the debt collection company of this fact stating that you are under no obligation to pay it due to the bankruptcy discharge.

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If the state's department of motor vehicles reinstated your driver's license after you filed for bankruptcy protection and you received a discharge of your debts, then most likely the fine associated with the traffic court matter has been discharged as well.

I would advise the debt collection company of this fact stating that you are under no obligation to pay it due to the bankruptcy discharge.


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