So here’s the story… I was just walking around when I got a ticket for driving with a suspended license. It was a Sunday, I was loading my lawn mower to mow a yard. I noticed a cop car a couple blocks away, and I took about 45 minutes to get ready. When I finally left my driveway, I saw them coming, so I quickly parked a house up, not speeding or anything, just across the street from my property. They roll up and give me a ticket. I was gonna plead not guilty, but I thought my court date was in November… but turns out it was on the 16th! I had just gotten my red license on the 11th, and I was waiting for a paper to clear before taking my test. Now the courts have ordered judgment, and I just got a letter from the DMV saying I’m revoked for a year. After all this, I’ve been current on my interlock but missed a payment for insurance, which started my suspension… Anyone else been in a similar situation?
Dang, that sounds rough! If you missed the court date, you might want to file a motion to request a new date. Just make sure to explain the mix-up with the date and show that you’ve been working on getting everything straight. I had a similar issue, and they were pretty lenient once I showed proof of me trying to fix the situation.
Oof, that’s a mess! Definitely keep track of all the paperwork from DMV and your red license. If you can show you were actively trying to fix things, it’ll help your case. Honestly, they’ll probably be more understanding if you’re proactive about it.
I was in the same boat once! What helped me was explaining the situation clearly and proving I was already on the right track, like showing proof of the interlock and my efforts to fix the license situation. They seemed more willing to help once they saw I was trying.
Sounds like a total mess! But if you’re able to show that you were working on getting your license back, it might help your case. Just make sure you explain everything clearly in your motion. Good luck!
You can file a motion to vacate the judgment, just tell them why you missed the date. Make sure to explain that you had a misunderstanding with the date, and show any proof you can, like your red license. You might also want to mention the steps you’re taking to get everything fixed. Good luck!