If my former state of residence suspended my drivers license but I now live in another state, can my the second state also suspend my new driver’s license?
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If my former state of residence suspended my drivers license but I now live in another state, can my the second state also suspend my new driver’s license?
I got a DUI a few months before I left to live out-of-state. I got the citation and went to the arraignment hearing where I plead not guilty. Shortly thereafter I moved. When I moved my old drivers license was still valid so I was able to attain a new driver’s license. Since then my old license has been suspended due to missed court dates on the DUI charge.
Asked on May 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
States have reciprocity with other states concerning driving license privileges and licensing restrictions. This means that if your license was suspended in Michigan, and you later move to Colorado, the Colorado DMV has the ability to find out about the Michigan suspension and refuse to issue you a new license until the Michigan suspension is lifted. The best way to determine this is to simply call the DMV in that state you currently reside and see if they will suspend your license or not. Even if they do not automatically suspend your license, if you ever plan to renew in the new state, this will become an issue so it is better to address it sooner than later.
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