I ot my first dui in 2007 in NJ. IN 2010 I got my second driving in PA with a jersey licsence. I had a jersey license still when this happen...

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I ot my first dui in 2007 in NJ. IN 2010 I got my second driving in PA with a jersey licsence. I had a jersey license still when this happened and that's what I had to surrender to Pa in 2010 since I have actually moved to Pennsylvania since I am on probation. So then two years ago I get the restoration letter from pa saying I'm good to go. I called Penn dot and said aren't I supposed to have a ignition intetlock on my car they said no. So I went down and got my pa license. Now my probation officer keeps saying I have to finish paying my fines before I get my liscense back and they send my paperwork to Penn dot. Ummm. So now I feel like I'm gonna get in trouble. Can I get in trouble for this situation?

Answer

Thank you for your question,

You will not get into trouble, despite what your probation officer is telling you. Generally, a driver's license is not restored until the motorist has met all the requirements to the restoration of his or her driving privileges. However, if your probation officer failed to inform PennDot that you had not paid all your fines, Court Costs, Probation fees, etc. in full, and PennDot went ahead and restored your driving privileges, you will not be penalized, nor will you get into any trouble because your probation officer was remiss in meeting his obligations to give accurate and up to date information to PennDot.