If my license is suspended in one state, can I get another one in a different state?
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If my license is suspended in one state, can I get another one in a different state?
Asked on November 2, 2015 under General Practice, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If your driver's license is suspended in one state, you generally can't just pick up and get one in another state. The reason is because of the IDLC (the Interstate Drivers License Compact). This is an agreement in which 45 of the 50 states share information on things such as traffic convictions and other related matters, including suspended dricer's licenses. Accordingly, if your license has been suspended and your state participates in the IDLC, then you won't be able to get a new license in any other participating state since they will have a record of your suspension.
That having been said, there are some non-participating states: WI, TN, GA, MA and MI. If you move to one of these states, they may not have a record of your suspended license and therefore may issue you a license unknowingly. However, if you attempt to get car insurance, there is a good chance that your insurer will notice that you have a suspended license and it will refuse to issue you insurance.
Your best bet is deal with your suspension. Contact a local attorney for further assistance.
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