Is it possible to for a state to revoke a driver's license not issued in the state?

[xeemzor]

I was reading up on DUI law and I saw that one of the penalties for having a DUI was a revoked driver's license. Assuming that the person was not a resident of the state, and did not a have a driver's license issued by that state, can the state state still revoke it? I'm assuming that the home state will revoke it if the laws are fairly similar, but what about in a case where there are no similar laws? This can be the case with some offenses like cannabis possession.

 

[jlee]

They can revoke your privilege to drive in the state. You'll still have your out-of-state license, but it's not going be valid in the state in which you were convicted.

 

[oogabooga]

Wouldn't your own state revoke your license assuming you were convicted of a DUI enough times even in another state? It's not like you have state based driving records (I think..) I don't know how it varies from state to state but I assume it's pretty harsh everywhere.

Isn't there some provision where one state could probably request it of another state? I don't know if such is legal/practical but I imagine if that's what it takes a state could get it done.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: oogabooga
Wouldn't your own state revoke your license assuming you were convicted of a DUI enough times even in another state? It's not like you have state based driving records (I think..) I don't know how it varies from state to state but I assume it's pretty harsh everywhere.

Isn't there some provision where one state could probably request it of another state? I don't know if such is legal/practical but I imagine if that's what it takes a state could get it done.

Most states are reciprocal...I can't think of one offhand where you'd get a DUI out-of-state and get off scot-free in your home state. I could be wrong, though..it happens..

Driving records are state-based, but there's communication between states.

 

[xeemzor]

Originally posted by: oogabooga
Wouldn't your own state revoke your license assuming you were convicted of a DUI enough times even in another state? It's not like you have state based driving records (I think..) I don't know how it varies from state to state but I assume it's pretty harsh everywhere.

Isn't there some provision where one state could probably request it of another state? I don't know if such is legal/practical but I imagine if that's what it takes a state could get it done.

I'd imagine that would be the case with similar laws, but there are some cases where the laws are different. For example, Ohio has a clause for the revocation of a license if caught in possession of cannabis, while it only applies in Illinois if driving under the influence of cannabis.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: xeemzor

Originally posted by: oogabooga
Wouldn't your own state revoke your license assuming you were convicted of a DUI enough times even in another state? It's not like you have state based driving records (I think..) I don't know how it varies from state to state but I assume it's pretty harsh everywhere.

Isn't there some provision where one state could probably request it of another state? I don't know if such is legal/practical but I imagine if that's what it takes a state could get it done.

I'd imagine that would be the case with similar laws, but there are some cases where the laws are different. For example, Ohio has a clause for the revocation of a license if caught in possession of cannabis, while it only applies in Illinois if driving under the influence of cannabis.

You can expect to lose your driving privilege in the state in which you're convicted. Whether or not your state reciprocates is up to them.

 

[Injury]

Certainly you don't think this is some clever way to "beat the system" (although I use that loosely, as I'm certain you weren't planning on getting smashed and testing it out)

I think that either one state would immediately notify your issuing state of the offense, or they would have your case transferred to your local court. AFAIK, there is extradition among all states for all offenses.

 

[BoomerD]

Since most cops automatically take your driver's license when you are arrested for DUI, I suspect the state where you were charged would send your license to the issuing state with a letter explaining that you were convicted for DUI and let them deal with your license revocation, PLUS you'd have your driving rights revoked in the state where you were arrested for a set period of time as proscribed by law.
You'd have to deal with the issuing state to get your license back if you still live there, but if not, you'll have to deal with the state where you live.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Since most cops automatically take your driver's license when you are arrested for DUI, I suspect the state where you were charged would send your license to the issuing state with a letter explaining that you were convicted for DUI and let them deal with your license revocation, PLUS you'd have your driving rights revoked in the state where you were arrested for a set period of time as proscribed by law.
You'd have to deal with the issuing state to get your license back if you still live there, but if not, you'll have to deal with the state where you live.

We can't take out-of-state licenses here. Not sure about other states...but I'm sure DMV will be happy to notify the other state of a DUI conviction regardless..

 

[marvdmartian]

Don't know about DUI, but about 5 years ago, a friend was in Louisiana and got a speeding ticket. Money was (as normal for her) tight, and she didn't bother sending in payment. About a year later, she was coming up on the time to renew here driver's license here in Texas, and got a letter from the state saying that she still had an outstanding ticket in Louisiana, and that Texas wouldn't renew her license until she had proof that she'd paid off that ticket.

Years ago, before the days of computers & internet, you could probably get away with it. Nowadays, it's doubtful.

 

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: marvdmartian
Don't know about DUI, but about 5 years ago, a friend was in Louisiana and got a speeding ticket. Money was (as normal for her) tight, and she didn't bother sending in payment. About a year later, she was coming up on the time to renew here driver's license here in Texas, and got a letter from the state saying that she still had an outstanding ticket in Louisiana, and that Texas wouldn't renew her license until she had proof that she'd paid off that ticket.

Years ago, before the days of computers & internet, you could probably get away with it. Nowadays, it's doubtful.

I knew someone who received a ticket for speeding in Texas and thought her parents paid it (she was 18 at the time and living at home prior to entering the military). Well, something happened with the parents' payment, and Texas issued an arrest warrant for the girl, which was then flagged by the military and put her security clearance in jeopardy!

They paid the fine, and everything was cleared up. Ignoring a ticket can be bad news!

 

[Captante]

A few years ago I went to the DMV in Connecticut to renew my CDL (Commercial drivers license) ... at the DMV I was told I had a revocation in NY State which I had to take care of before I could complete the renewal.

Turned out that because I'd had 3 speeding violations within 18 months in 1988 (!!!) my NYS license had been revoked but for whatever reason I'd never been notified so its certainly possible you'll get away with it, but my bet is with a DWI its not going to happen.

 

[Old Hippie]

Years ago, before the days of computers & internet, you could probably get away with it. Nowadays, it's doubtful.

There ya have it. :thumbsup: