My license and registration were suspended b/c my auto insurance lapsed. I went to the DMV today and picked up my receipt to learn that my registration is suspended until Aug '08. I can get a restricted license on Tuesday but apparently I am not allowed to drive my car. Is there away around this because what is the point of having your license if you don't have a car to drive? I didn't know if anyone knew of some NYS law or something that I could do so I could at least operate my vehicle. Please Help!!!!
2007-12-15 10:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by harroldreyes 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
In NYS it is mandatory to have insurance. After 90 days it lapses. If you are pulled over you're kinda screwed. They tow your car, u pay the impound, fees, it's just a mess...I had left the country on a family emergency only to find out my insurance lapsed b/c i thought i had auto debit set up. So once it lapses, you have to serve your suspension. Because I went in on good faith, chances are I will get a restricted or conditional liscense. But because they suspended my registration, I can't drive the vehicle. Unless my car is re-registered under a different name but I don't know how that works or if it's even legal in this state. Lucky u in california, I wish all i had to do was pay a fine...would be easy enough...but if anyone knows anything, it is greatly appreciated because I don't have an extra car laying around in my yard...also can I lease a car on a restricted/conditionaly liscense?
2007-12-15 14:55:36 · update #1
Not sure if there is any way around it. NY is pretty strict when it comes to having auto insurance, and won't hesitate to suspend your license when it lapses, it's happened to a friend or two of mine. My advice is to talk to the DMV and see what your options are. Maybe you can transfer the paperwork to a family member or friend and have them register it until your suspension is up. Not sure if that would work, but I would talk to the DMV and see what you can do.
2007-12-15 13:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by The Big Hurt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your telling us that because your insurance had lapsed they suspended your drivers lic.?
I find that hard to believe. Even in Calif. You can only get your drivers lic. suspended if you are driving the car without the insurance. They will also impound the car. This all under a stop by a policeman/woman. or a car accident
2007-12-15 13:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm interested in this as well
2016-07-30 09:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Darleen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi im on the same exact position. Did you find any solution or way around it? please let me know.
2016-11-03 05:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lawrence 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋