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Interlock on car because of NM law, but moving to Colorado

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heaberski

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Mexico and Colorado

Hello,

Five years ago I made a bad decision and got a DUI in Arizona. I paid my fines, served my time and got my regular license back. Since then I haven't had any traffic citations.

I recently moved to New Mexico because of my wife's job and was required to get a NM License in November for my work. Due to NM law, regardless of when you had your DUI, I was forced to have an interlock installed in my car and a restricted license.

Unfortunately, my wife has now gotten a job in Colorado and we have to move up there in 2 weeks. I went to the Colorado DMV to see if I would be able to get my interlock removed and have a standard license, since I won't be living in NM anymore, and won't have to comply by their laws. The Colorado DMV said there was a hold on my license, and NM has to release it, in order for me to get a normal license. I called the NM MVD and they said I have to full-fill my one-year requirement.

This situation doesn't seem to make any sense. I have paid my dues in Arizona, I respected New Mexico's DUI laws, but it doesn't make sense that I have to continue to have an interlock if I'm not living in NM anymore. Since I am moving to Colorado, I am required to get a Colorado license in 30 days, which would make it breaking the law. This also makes me very nervous, because the type of work I am in would require me to get a Colorado State License, which I can't get until November.

If anyone has any advice on who I can speak with, or how I can get this issue resolved please let me know ASAP. This is a very frustrating situation, and I don't know where to start in fighting this unethical situation.

Thank You.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 



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