I was pulled over in a different state with a suspended license. I didn't know my license was suspended. Will my license be suspended again or can the other state not doing anything because my license was from a different state?
2007-01-13 10:18:30 · 6 answers · asked by George 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can be arrested for driving on an out of state suspended license. A reciprocity agreement exists between every state. Meaning you won't have to sit in jail but if you don't show up for court you will have a warrant issued for you and your license will be suspended in both states. Now as for not knowing - there is a precedent for this - case law says a driver not properly notified or one who should not know the license is suspended is not guilty of the offense. Off the top of my head I cannot remember that case law, but a first time offender who had no prior knowledge of the suspension is not guilty
2007-01-13 17:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay I'm the guy who posted the question. I got a marijuana charge 2 and a half years ago. Nobody told me anything about a suspended license. I was 15 didn't even have a permit. Now 2 and a half years later I get pulled over they tell me I have a suspended license in a different state. That's how I found out because I never got a letter telling me. I just want to go to work and move on with my life. The cop who pulled me over said something like "You're lucky you got pulled over here or your license would be revoked". I just want to move on with my life this is so depressing. *sigh*.
2007-01-13 12:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.. they can cite you.. the different states all have a jurisdictional agreement regarding such (and many more laws, having nothing to do with D/L's) Your license wont be suspended again.. it was already suspended.. you are in more trouble now... and in 2 different states now.
How could you not know your license was suspended? Even i cant believe that one...
You may get revoked now.. and def a few fines. maybe a little jail time... (you are planning to do a FTA (failure to appear) in that other state arent you? tell the truth... can you spell BENCH WARRENT?
2007-01-13 10:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can charge you with operating a vehicle without a licence.
Since all states have DOT reciprocity, the fact that you were driving while your licence was suspended will be recorded in your home state. You won't notice any immediate effects until you apply for insurance.
It might end up costing a few bucks...I think the surcharge in most states runs around 200% or so.
2007-01-13 10:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You greater advantageous have faith that one. that's 2012, of direction they'd look at your license status from yet another state. they'd run your motive force license quantity, motor vehicle tag quantity or social secure practices quantity and discover that out in any state. in case you ever bypass to get your motive force's license in California they can help be responsive to you won't be able to have one reason you have already got a suspension from MO.
2016-10-19 22:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can charge you with operating a vehicle without a licence.
2007-01-17 02:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋