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Moving after DUI conviction

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cinderblock

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca
What is the proper protocol for moving to another state after a DUI conviction?
For instance, can I serve the community service here and do the equivalent DUI school in the new state? Do the states communicate in such a way that would enable me to get a license in the new state after completing the DUI program?

Secondly: Is there any kind of waiver that would allow me to drive across the US for the purpose of moving during my suspension? I've heard there is such a waiver that provides for this but you're unable to use Ca. roads for 3 years after signing it. Does anyone have any insight into this?
Thanks
 


CdwJava

Senior Member
What is the proper protocol for moving to another state after a DUI conviction?
For instance, can I serve the community service here and do the equivalent DUI school in the new state? Do the states communicate in such a way that would enable me to get a license in the new state after completing the DUI program?
If you are still on probation, you might want to check as to whether or not you are permitted to move prior to the completion of probation. CA may have to arrange for either an early release from probation or arrange for your new state to accept supervision if they wish to do so. For a DUI this should not be a big issue as you are likely on informal (unsupervised) probation.

And, yes, when you go to apply for a license in your new state they will pull your record from here. If your new state applies penalties for your DUI conviction you may find yourself either more or less hindered by restrictions in the new state depending on how they treat the conviction there.

Secondly: Is there any kind of waiver that would allow me to drive across the US for the purpose of moving during my suspension? I've heard there is such a waiver that provides for this but you're unable to use Ca. roads for 3 years after signing it. Does anyone have any insight into this?
Thanks
Never heard of any such thing.

No valid license or driving privilege means no driving.
 

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