I was cited for "driving after suspension" in Minnesota recently and I am very confused why.
I haven't had a Minnesota Driver's License for about 2 years because I live in Wisconsin now. I had to give my Minnesota license to the Wisconsin DMV when I got the Wisconsin license. I assumed that meant the Minnesota license would be cancled.
But I was pulled over in Minnesota by a county Sherrif Deputy and he tells me my license was suspended and that he can't let me drive in the state - so my car is towed and I'm stuck with this DAS citation that will cost me a fine and higher insurance.
I have an unpaid speeding ticket from Minnesota from at least 8 months ago, so I can see how they might suspend my license -- but I didn't have a license to suspend. My Wisconsin license is valid, so I don't see how I can be told I don't have a valid license. The officer told me I could drive anywhere exept MN.
Wondering if anyone knows if I can do anything, or if I will have to just pay the fine.
2007-01-23 04:48:36 · 2 answers · asked by brooks b 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My Wisconsin license was never suspended - the Minnesota license (the one I haven't had for 2 years) was "suspended". The Deputy told me that WI and MN "do not have reciprocity" so that is why my WI license is still fine.
I realize I have to pay the speeding ticket, but I don't see how I can be cited for having a suspended license when I haven't had that license for 2 years and have a VALID license from the state I live in.
2007-01-23 05:11:33 · update #1
Most state agencies have what is called "reciprosity" when an individual goes from state to state. If you received a ticket and failed to pay most other states will honor the state of which you failed to pay your fine.
The best thing to do is to pay the fine in Minnesota so that they will clear your driving record and have your Wisconsin license reinstated!
Best wishes!
2007-01-23 05:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident, you would be required to report an SR-22 each and every time you attempt to sign in a motor vehicle. The value ticket the Officer gave you is valid, so forget concerning the shutdown concern. i can not be the 1st individual to enable you comprehend which you have very risky driving conduct. 4 violations in one 365 days, In my State you would be jailed for that.
2016-11-01 02:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋