Do I Need To Take Defensive Driving For an Out Of State Speeding Ticket?
Reader’s question:
Can I take driving course if I got a ticket in Colorado but I live in California?
Marianne.
Good question.
If you get convicted of a traffic ticket in Colorado, the California Department of Motor Vehicle will be notified since Colorado and California are both members of the Drivers License Compact. The California violation point list are worth 1 or 2 points on your California driving history.
Colorado and California both have traffic school systems. The Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) will inform you if you are eligible to take traffic school or driving course where you receive the ticket.
States typically have laws on what type of traffic violations the driving school can be used to dismiss the citation conviction. You will first have to check if Colorado allows a class to be taken for the violation before attending any type of driver improvement class. Then you will need to find out if can take the class to an out of state license. Some states only allow in state for traffic schools.
You will need to check also with the California DMV if its possible to erase the state violation if you can take a California driving class.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
Can I Use an International Drivers License in California
I have an international license. Do I need to have a driver license in the US to be able to drive in Los Angeles, CA and if yes, how do I do that?
Cecille
Thank you for asking Cecille.
The California Department of Motor Vehicle states that if you are a visitor in California over 18 years of age and has a valid driver’s license from your country, you may be able to drive in the state of California as long as you maintain your drivers license valid.
But on the other hand, if you get a job or become a resident in the state of California, you will be required to get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established by:
1. voting in the California election
2. paying resident tuition
3. filing for the homeowners property tax exemption
4. getting other privileges not extended to nonresidents
If you also have a license from another country, you may be required to take a driving test.
The state of California recognizes a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction of which the license holder is a resident. The International Driving Permit (IDP) is not recognized in California. It is only a transaction of the driver’s information contained in your foreign driver license. Therefore, this cannot be used to drive in the state of California.
If you get caught driving without the California drivers license and only using the IDP, citation may be issued and will be place in the database of Department of Motor Vehicles.
You may check with the DMV to make sure if the license that you have is permitted to drive around the state of California legally. If they tell you that you will need to get a California license, you can also get an information with them on how to obtain it.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
Can I Drive in California With An Out of State Expired Drivers License?
Reader’s question:
I live in California. Can I drive with an out of state license or expired license and still be insured?
Mike
Good question Mike.
If you just moved to California and just placed and insurance to your vehicle, you should maintain an insurance with an out of state license until you are able to purchase a car insurance in California. But it should be done quickly since you are now living in California. If you have a job or residing in California, you are required to get a driver’s license within 10 days. Aside from getting a drivers license, you will also need to register your car to the California Department of Motor Vehicle. Those that resides in other states may operate their vehicle with the current registration under their name from their residence state for up to six months or until they:
1. become California residents
2. has a home owner’s exception in California
3. lease or rent in California
4. Enroll in an institution of higher learning in CA
5. Intend to live on a permanent basis in California
There are fees that needs to be paid within the 20 days of residency to avoid penalties.It is actually illegal to drive with an expired license in CA. You should try to get it renewed or get a CA license as soon as possible to avoid citation from the law enforcement.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
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