Serious DMV Issues

[confusedone]

What is the name of your state? VA

I was in an abusive relationship and during that time fell into a depression which included me just one day not returning to work. That happened a year ago. During that time, my ex stated he had kept up on the auto insurance and auto payment but didn't. The vehicle and insurance was in my name and I know it was my responsibility but I had no job and just getting out of the bed was difficult.

I have now left the ex and am now trying to pull myself together which includes getting a job because I am now the only provider for me and my children. I contacted DMV who stated that my license is suspended and now needs to be renewed but I will need to request my license to be reinstated and obtain insurance. There is more of a catch...I am getting rid of the vehicle so I deactivated the tags considering I am not driving it but the customer service rep since its been 6 months since my license has been suspended I will probably not be able to drive for another year.

Has anyone ever dealt with this or have any advice as to how I can convince the hearing officer with my hearing request letter to lift the suspension until I recieve a formal hearing which could take months or even a year? I have to go back to work so we can survive or else we will be out on the street.

[sukharev]

Find out if you qualify for restricted license (known as "hardship license"). I can't find exact statute if Virginia code at the moment, but here is the statute for a similar scenario:

[url]http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+coh+46.2-499+403150[/url]

Search this site further if needed: [url]http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/CodeofVa.htm[/url]

Good luck.

[confusedone]

Thank you so much for your response. I sent a request for a hearing online today and will look further into the statutes that may apply. I would definitely be willing to do a restricted license just to go from work/home for a period of time.