Legal Question in Traffic Law in Pennsylvania

license problems

I got my license in florida, before i lost it in pennsylvania for 2nd dui,(i was driving in fl on a clean driving record differenl dl number) i recived another dui in florida,but was only charged with 1st offense. Its been a year since both licenses are ready for restoration,pa still is not aware.Both states want my out of state drivers license in order to get license back.Will pa suspend my license for my fl dui or even, check my fl record ? Please let me know all my options


Asked on 1/22/08, 6:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: license problems

You asked about getting recovering from license suspensions.

The law in Pennsylvania is that a person holding Pennsylvania license may not be licensed in any other jurisdiction. Both FL and PA are signatories to an interstate compact and both states have similar laws.

You really need to speak with an attorney. If you were operating a vehicle, or even held an out of state license, while under suspension in another state then you have not actually served a suspension. The suspension was the suspension of your driving privileges period, not simply the suspension of your driving privileges in one state.

Yes, your second DUI will catch up to you and it is better that you speak with a lawyer and have him/her help negotiate you through this matter to minimize the negative repercussions. If you don't inform all the parties, through an attorney, then you may be also liable for perjuring yourself and given the status of DUI offenses currently you should not expect any favorable treatment.

Get a lawyer and get into a rehab program.

Good luck,

Roger

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Answered on 1/23/08, 1:39 pm


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