If my license was revoked for failure to pay a judgement against me, can I get it back without paying the judgement in full?
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If my license was revoked for failure to pay a judgement against me, can I get it back without paying the judgement in full?
A few years back I was involved in an accident while driving a friend’s car. I was unaware his insurance was expired and when a woman pulled out in front of me I ended up with her insurance bill. I was unable to pay the minimum amount per month their attorney demanded and received notice that my license had been revoked. What steps can I take to get my license back?
Asked on September 9, 2011 under Accident Law, Tennessee
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In many states in this country if there is a judgment against you arising out of an automobile accident, your driving privileges can be suspended until the judgment is paid in full. Apparently this is the law in Tennessee.
In order to get your driving privileges back, you should go down to your state's department of motor vehicles and make inquiries as to what needs to be done from your end to get your driving privileges reinstated. Most likely you might have to pay the judgment in full or at least start making monthly installment payments to the judgment creditor.
If the attorney for the judgment creditor is willing to have you make payments and and this satisfies your state's department of motor vehicles, then this plan should solve the problem.
Good luck.
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