I’ve got a suspended driver’s license in Oregon, but I used to live in South Carolina and had an SC license. I’m planning to move back to SC soon and was wondering if I can get a new SC license, even though my Oregon license is suspended. I checked my SC driving record, and it says there’s no suspension, but IDK if that’s all that matters… Any thoughts?
Oh man, I had a similar issue a few years ago. SC will probably still be able to see your suspension from Oregon because most states are part of something called the Driver’s License Compact (DLC). They share driver info, so your suspension might pop up even if SC doesn’t show it right now.
I think the best thing is to clear up your Oregon suspension first, like paying any fines or completing any required courses. If that’s all done, SC might be more flexible about giving you a new license.
I’d call the SC DMV and explain the whole situation. They might have specific steps for people who’ve had out-of-state suspensions. At least that way you’ll know exactly what to expect before you apply.
Unfortunately, if your Oregon suspension is still active, SC is probably gonna find out about it. You’ll need to deal with that suspension before getting a new license in SC.
Sounds like the best move is to fix your Oregon suspension first, then contact the SC DMV to make sure they’ll issue you a new license. The DLC means it’s gonna follow you, even if SC doesn’t show it on your record.