I was driving in Illinois( where I live) with a valid ARIZONA license. Got a ticket for driving without a license, and have to go to court. I have since gotten an Illinois license to replace my Arizona one.What can I expect when I go to court?
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Wow, i had no idea American law was that strict around driving interstate??!!
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For one, make sure you kept your Arizona license you had at the time and bring that as well as your new Illinois one to court. I don't know the laws on this, but presuming that you are correct that your license from the other state was indeed valid, you should have that ticket reversed. I cannot imagine that having an Arizona license, unless you kept it for years after living in Illinois, even then it'd surprise me, should cause any problem assuming it was legit.
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Just wondering how old your Arizona license was? I think in most states one is required to obtain a new license within a certain amount of time. You were probably driving a vehicle with an Illinois plate registered to you, I'm guessing. Is that the only infraction listed on your citation?
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First of all, Im a cop but in Florida so Im going to give you an answer relevent to FL law. But I think most states carry the same law. Most states have a law called "Non resident exempt" Meaning if you moved from one state to another, and once you establish employment and residence in your new state you have a certain amount of time (In FL its ten days) to get a license in that state you moved too. So depending how long you have lived in IL you might have been charged with that statute. There are some exceptions. If you are a full time student Active duty in the Military Migrant farm worker. Or a part time resident of your state. Check with your states laws to confirm my answer but it sounds like you were charged with that which in Florida is a mandatory court appearance.
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Depending on your past driving history, your citation should be dismissed, providing you have a legal Illinois drivers license. Most people do not realize that they have 30 days to change their drivers license, when they move from one state to another. Generally, most states require that a transferred driver, take the written and driving test for the new state. its to make sure you understand the rules of the road for the new state in which you have moved to.
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Most states require you to get a new license as soon as you move to that state. You are required to surrender the old license when you get the new one. California give you 10 days to get your license once you move in. Plead stupidity and pay the fine. It will be the easiest way.
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