![]() When to Renew Your PA Driver's LicenseĮvery 4 years, your PA driver's license will need to be renewed. For more detail, visit PennDOT's guide to REAL IDs. You have the choice to renew for a non-compliant license or upgrade to a REAL ID license upon renewal. As of October 1, 2021, only the REAL ID will function as federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings-a standard license will not after this date. If she can explain that her CDL is valid.just not in her possession.and it wouldn't hurt to cite the 1st footnote under table 2 of §383.51.even read it to whoever she's talking to.so that she can clear up any misunderstandings many often have regarding the CDL having to be in your possession.PennDOT issues federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in addition to non-compliant licenses. Knowing the regulations will help, because the company is just covering their own rear. The company is unnecessarliy placing her in a bind.and if I were her, I'd be making my way up the chain of command at the company looking for a sympathetic ear who will lift the suspension so that she can get home and get this sorted out. She's no longer authorized to drive their vehicle, so she'll be fired if she does.not to mention unauthorized use of a vehicle isn't much different than stealing it in some jurisdictions. Like I said, the only hitch is her company suspending her. ![]() If she's stopped, the cop can look her up with her info and see that it's valid. They sent it out to her, and as far as they know she has it. ![]() The State of GA computers will show the CDL is valid, even if she's never actually received it. Sure, it's best to have it with you, but excrement happens.and the regs make an allowance for that.Ĭlick to expand.If her company hadn't suspended her, she'd be fine to drive home. As long as her CDL is valid, whether you have it on you or not really isn't all that big of a deal. It is there to punish people who drive a CMV without going through the process of getting a CDL, not those who have a CDL that was misplaced or stolen. That reg was written before the current computer databases that could look the info up on the spot complete with a picture of the person associated with the info given to the officer. The simple fact that it can easily be looked up makes it unlikely that citation would even be written, as the officer at the roadside would know the driver has a valid CDL and the charges are 100% likely to be dismissed prior to court. She does that, not guilty verdict entered. SHE HAS A VALID CDL! If she were to be stopped, whatever cop stopped her CAN look it up.but IF they issue a citation, she just has to send proof showing her CDL was valid at the time of the stop. According to the state of GA, her CDL is just got misplaced between the time they sent it out and her receiving it. See footnote 1 in table 2 for §383.51 if you don't believe me. It is valid, so she's not doing anything illegal, and if you'd read my post earlier you'd know that the regulations clearly state that if you show proof that you were properly licensed on the day of the infraction but simply failed to have it on you at the time, the charge will be dismissed. Hell, they can probably look it up with her name and birthday. Should have said "my wallet was stolen, and my license was inside.can you fax a copy of my license to (#)#-#?" Best she can do at this point is try again with the company to get a copy faxed or emailed to her to get her home, or find someone who will listen when she says she "misplaced" her license.NEVER say you "lost" it, as the no-thinking pencil pushers stop listening and assume the worst.Ĭlick to expand.Again, if she knows her license number they can look it up. I'm guessing she told them "I lost my license" and the knucklehead at the company thought it got suspended without listening to anything else she said.heard what they wanted to hear and went into CYA mode. They can fax or email that to her, and she then at least has something to show a cop. ![]() THEY HAVE A COPY of her license in her driver file. forwarding a copy of your license to the prosecutor) will dismiss the charge.Īs for the company suspending her, that means they won't let her drive their vehicle (and will likely terminate her if she does). While he can write a ticket for not having it in her possession, the regulations state that showing proof that you were properly licensed on the day of the infraction (i.e. Does she know her license number? If she's pulled over, she can tell it to the officer and he can look it up and see that it's valid. ![]()
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