Archive for February, 2009

A relative has had a Alabama learner’s permit and always had his mother in the car when he drove. He has turned 16, hasn’t gotten his permanent license yet and needs to know if he can now drive on his learner’s permit with ANY licensed driver in the vehicle, not just his mother?

At age 16 he does not need his mother (parent) to be his supervised licensed driver that sits with him when he drives, other licensed drivers can now supervise his driving. According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) and AL driver’s manual any person in this st…

A relative has had a Alabama learner’s permit and always had his mother in the car when he drove. He has turned 16, hasn’t gotten his permanent license yet and needs to know if he can now drive on his learner’s permit with ANY licensed driver in the vehicle, not just his mother?

At age 16 he does not need his mother (parent) to be his supervised licensed driver that sits with him when he drives, other licensed drivers can now supervise his driving. According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) and AL driver’s manual any person in this st…

What is the penalty for driving with an expired registration in Connecticut?

Connecticut General Statute section 14-12(a) states that no motor vehicle shall be operated or towed on any highway, except as otherwise expressly provided, unless it is registered with the commissioner….(2) a resident of this state who operates a motor vehicle he owns with …

My driver’s license is suspended in Florida due to drug related charges I am moving to Pennsylvania for a job. Will I be able to obtain a driver’s license in PA?

No, we do not believe it is possible for you to get a Pennsylvania driver’s license while your Florida license is suspended. The Driver and Vehicle Services division of PennDOT states that all new residents with out-of-state non-commercial driver’s licenses must obtain a PA D…

My driver’s license is suspended in Florida due to drug related charges I am moving to Pennsylvania for a job. Will I be able to obtain a driver’s license in PA?

No, we do not believe it is possible for you to get a Pennsylvania driver’s license while your Florida license is suspended. The Driver and Vehicle Services division of PennDOT states that all new residents with out-of-state non-commercial driver’s licenses must obtain a PA D…

What is the penalty for driving with an expired registration in Connecticut?

Connecticut General Statute section 14-12(a) states that no motor vehicle shall be operated or towed on any highway, except as otherwise expressly provided, unless it is registered with the commissioner….(2) a resident of this state who operates a motor vehicle he owns with …

Do you need a Pennsylvania driver’s license to get Pennsylvania auto insurance?

You do not need a Pennsylvania driver’s license to get PA auto insurance with most insurers if you had a valid reason. For instance if you are an out of state college student who needs PA insurance on your out of state vehicle or are a new resident of PA and have not yet changed…

I have a TX drivers license and got ticketed in Arizona for speeding photo ticket. Will my insurance company know and increase my insurance?

Both Texas and Arizona are members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) so if you are convicted of the photo speeding offense in AZ than their courts would inform the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS). This is because the DLC requires member states to notify the licensing s…

Do you need a Pennsylvania driver’s license to get Pennsylvania auto insurance?

You do not need a Pennsylvania driver’s license to get PA auto insurance with most insurers if you had a valid reason. For instance if you are an out of state college student who needs PA insurance on your out of state vehicle or are a new resident of PA and have not yet changed…

I have a TX drivers license and got ticketed in Arizona for speeding photo ticket. Will my insurance company know and increase my insurance?

Both Texas and Arizona are members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) so if you are convicted of the photo speeding offense in AZ than their courts would inform the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS). This is because the DLC requires member states to notify the licensing s…