I recently moved out of TX and I have some unpaid tickets, anyway a muncipal court out of Wills Point, TX sent me a letter saying that because I didn't pay these fines that I can't renew my DL in the state of TX and if I try I will be denied. My question is this,
I live in OK can I change my DL over or will this TX thing hinder that?? When I go to change over my DL will OK let me?
2006-09-01 02:39:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I do not have a warrant and my DL isn't suspended and I can drive until it's time to renew, that isn't untill 2011, so I am just going to change over the DL
2006-09-01 03:49:30 · update #1
I'm in Eastfield Police Academy in Mesquite, TX and do ride alongs with officers from time to time. The DOTs (department of transportation) for different states do not communicate very well on small issues like traffic violations.
The states communicate with regards to arrest warrants. You broke Texas law by getting those citations you did not break Oklahoma law therefore Oklahoma should let you have a license.
Note: Texas MAY issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to pay a ticket for too long. (Failure to meet financial obligation) If you get pulled over and you have an arrest warrant you will be taken to jail until you settle things.(for texas police) So hint, either find out if a warrant has been issued for you and settle it or never drive in Texas ever again.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-01 02:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by FL_FunGuy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in Oklahoma as well, and I am pretty sure that you can get a driver's license without having to pay the Texas fines.
However, the great state of Texas just might send a Ranger to hunt you down (like the dog you are - LOL!) and drag you back into a county courthouse to face Lone Star justice!
Pay the darn fines and clear your conscience.
If you ever return to Texas and happen to get stopped (and they might run a DL check on you), you could end up with even bigger issues.
2006-09-01 02:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both states use the national database (NCIC). Even if you receive the Oklahoma license, once the Texas warrants are issued, they will be active even on your Oklahoma license. In other words, if you get the OK license before any warrants are issued, when you get stopped or involved in an accident, a quick NCIC check will show the warrants and there goes your whole day down the tubes.
2006-09-01 19:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by R_SHARP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will more than likely be hindered. I lived in TX...had an unpaid ticket and moved to Florida...nowadays their databases are networked....I had to pay the TX ticket before I could get a Florida license.
2006-09-01 02:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by Blossom_Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you go to change your license over the new state will request your previous license and will check with TX about your license there. If your TX license is hindered the new state will not issue you a license until your TX license is clear
2006-09-01 02:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by peacelovejoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not for sure, but I think when you go to transfer it, the tickets will show and you either won't be able to renew it (they do it anytime you change your address) or they'll give you and OK ID but it will still have the same expiration. Call the court house in OK and ask.
2006-09-01 06:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by SAMANTHA M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your TX license isn't suspended you shouldn't have a problem getting an OK license.
If it is suspended you have to settle up with the town in TX.
2006-09-01 02:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you can somehow manage to get a brand new licence without OK finding out that you had a licence in TX, I think you are going to have to pay those fines. They don't just go away. Perhaps if you changed your name...
2006-09-01 02:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oklahoma will deny you a license, Texas and Oklahoma have an agreement as do a lot of states, you would be well advised to pay the fines and keep your driving privileges available to you.
The state of Texas will issue a warrant for failure to pay and if you return to the county of issuance you will be arrested.
2006-09-01 02:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by daydoom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It should follow you and until you pay Texas you should not be able to get another state's license
If you move to Florida you have 30 days to change your registration and license
2006-09-01 02:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋