VA suspension/moved to SC

[kymmi88]

My friend lived in Virginia and lost his license for 3 years after his second DUI in 10 years. He then moved to South Carolina. He has completed all the alcohol/drug classes in SC that VA requires (and approved in advance), paid all fines to VA, etc. If he lived in VA, he would be able to get a restricted drivers license to go to work. But SC says that will not give a restricted license or any license until the original suspension is up in VA. Are there any ways around this or other alternatives?

[SillyPuddy]

For most States, you have to satisfy the requirements of the State where the offense was committed before another State will allow you to re-establish full driving priviledges. However, I though if you qualified for a restricted license on one State, you could get a restricted license in another as long as you meet that States prequalifications. Perhaps this isn't the case anymore.