Gugny Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 So my DMV told me I needed to get a Driving Abstract from the NJ DMV. I called NJ DMV and spoke to the same girl with whom I spoke yesterday. She tried to find me in the system again and I did not show up. So I had to call another division and leave a message with my information. They will look for me in the registry. If they find me, then I can see what I need to do to resolve this. If I don't show up in their search, then I need to request a "Clearence Letter." I anticipate that my name will be found. At this point, I just want to make sure it's resolved in the next four weeks.
Pete Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 I went through DMV hell because of NDR. I couldn't renew my license until I took care of out of state tickets. "Where do I owe ticket" "Massachusets" "That's it?" " Yes". So I paid a Mass ticket from the early 90's. I went back to DMV and showed proof that I paid. "Can I get my license" "No, you need to take care of a Rhode Island ticket from 1991" "I wish you told me that when I asked last time" So I paid the RI ticket. I went to DMV- "you still need to take care of this RI ticket". "I did" "Its not showing up in computer". So I go home and call RI- they tell me "you are all set- its marked as paid" Back to DMV "no, its still not paid in RI". On and on like this for a couple weeks. I called RI DMV every day, and dealt with the same person. After about 20 trips to DMV I offered the phone number of the RI person I had been dealing with. "no, we have our own numbers". After DMV was on hold for 20 minutes "can I get that number?". Finally after a lengthy phone call they figured out that it was marked as paid in RI, but not on the registry. Pure hell. I tried to succinctly convey my DMV hell experience
Gugny Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 I went through DMV hell because of NDR. I couldn't renew my license until I took care of out of state tickets. "Where do I owe ticket" "Massachusets" "That's it?" " Yes". So I paid a Mass ticket from the early 90's. I went back to DMV and showed proof that I paid. "Can I get my license" "No, you need to take care of a Rhode Island ticket from 1991" "I wish you told me that when I asked last time" So I paid the RI ticket. I went to DMV- "you still need to take care of this RI ticket". "I did" "Its not showing up in computer". So I go home and call RI- they tell me "you are all set- its marked as paid" Back to DMV "no, its still not paid in RI". On and on like this for a couple weeks. I called RI DMV every day, and dealt with the same person. After about 20 trips to DMV I offered the phone number of the RI person I had been dealing with. "no, we have our own numbers". After DMV was on hold for 20 minutes "can I get that number?". Finally after a lengthy phone call they figured out that it was marked as paid in RI, but not on the registry. Pure hell. I tried to succinctly convey my DMV hell experience Ugh. That's why I'm hoping to get something in writing (the clearance letter) asap.
Gugny Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 Update: Finally broke through to the NJ DMV by calling different numbers until I actually spoke to an air-breather. They found me in the system. Two unpaid tickets from January 1993. One - Taillight wasn't working; two - failure to produce a document (I had no proof of insurance - primarily because I had no insurance). These are so old, that they aren't in the NJ computer system. I spoke to the municipal court of the county where the infractions occurred. She has to put them into the system, then I'll be charged the 1996 amounts for those tickets (that's as far back as they can go). Current day fines for those infractions are $47/each. So, I'm hoping they'll be substantially lower. I will also have to pay a $100 restoration fee, I believe.
The Poojer Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Mine were 91-92 in NY. There was no restoration fee then...hope its the same for u Update: Finally broke through to the NJ DMV by calling different numbers until I actually spoke to an air-breather. They found me in the system. Two unpaid tickets from January 1993. One - Taillight wasn't working; two - failure to produce a document (I had no proof of insurance - primarily because I had no insurance). These are so old, that they aren't in the NJ computer system. I spoke to the municipal court of the county where the infractions occurred. She has to put them into the system, then I'll be charged the 1996 amounts for those tickets (that's as far back as they can go). Current day fines for those infractions are $47/each. So, I'm hoping they'll be substantially lower. I will also have to pay a $100 restoration fee, I believe.
IDBillzFan Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 ...or New Jersey recently entered you. Man, I remember the first time New Jersey entered me. Still hurts a little.
Gugny Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 So the fine amounts I was looking at were actually from 2003. I got the call back from the court and the fines ended up being $44/each. I paid them online and had to pay a $2 processing fee for each, for a grand total of $92.00. Now I need to pay the restoration fee of $100. Since I'm not in their system, technically, I can't do that online, so I need to snail mail it. But the woman I've been dealing with was kind enough to let me put it directly to her attention so it can be expedited and she's even going to call me when she gets it. I've always blanketed people from NJ as being !@#$s ... but this lady has been awesome.
Beerball Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 I don't even remember what I got pulled over for. This is the early 90s we're talking about, here. NJ DMV didn't have my name on record. Now I'm waiting for my DMV to call me back for next steps. I can't believe there's no statute of limitations. I can say with 100% confidence it wasn't alcohol/drug related. If anything, it was speeding. Speed is a drug. Speed kills. This all makes me feel better. I just need it resolved by mid April. My motorcycle course is in the 3rd week and I need my permit. Fingers crossed and thank you all for the info. Please do not wear a helmet.
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Have you seen any black helicopters hovering over your house?
Gugny Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 Have you seen any black helicopters hovering over your house? Queue "Gimme Shelter." Speed is a drug. Speed kills. Please do not wear a helmet. I love you, too, oh round one.
LewPort71 Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 The thread title is misleading. I thought this was about golf. Same here. I was going to comment how much I like my Cobra AMD driver that I got last spring.
Gugny Posted March 25, 2013 Author Posted March 25, 2013 Heading to DMV to get my permit. NJ DMV has reinstated my driving privileges after 20+ years of not knowing I didn't already have that privilege. If there's a lesson to be learned ... pay your tickets, even if you think you'll never go back to the state you're in. Big bro will get ya. Peace out!
The Poojer Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 i am glad it wasn't as big of a hassle as it could have been....like i said, i was pleasantly surprised at how painless it was for me to get it cleared up, could have been exponentially worse, but it wound up being a very minor inconvenience Heading to DMV to get my permit. NJ DMV has reinstated my driving privileges after 20+ years of not knowing I didn't already have that privilege. If there's a lesson to be learned ... pay your tickets, even if you think you'll never go back to the state you're in. Big bro will get ya. Peace out!
Gugny Posted March 25, 2013 Author Posted March 25, 2013 i am glad it wasn't as big of a hassle as it could have been....like i said, i was pleasantly surprised at how painless it was for me to get it cleared up, could have been exponentially worse, but it wound up being a very minor inconvenience If it wasn't for the time sensitivity (my motorcycle course is the weekend of 4/19 and I needed my permit to be able to take the course), this would have been completely stress-free. All in all, it wasn't too bad.
Fezmid Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 They can also put u on there if u don't turn in plates if u move out of state...or so they told me Huh? Who do you turn plates into...? I had my car when I was in Minnesota, moved to Wisconsin, and still have the MN plates in my trunk... I was pulled over for speeding once and given a ticket (with WI plates), and the MN officer never said anything.
The Poojer Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 pretty sure you can mail them back, and that's only what they told me, i don't know how stringent they are on that rule...maybe if your plates expire it doesn't matter, but if you get new plates while another set are current, that could be what they meant Huh? Who do you turn plates into...? I had my car when I was in Minnesota, moved to Wisconsin, and still have the MN plates in my trunk... I was pulled over for speeding once and given a ticket (with WI plates), and the MN officer never said anything.
Fezmid Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 pretty sure you can mail them back, and that's only what they told me, i don't know how stringent they are on that rule...maybe if your plates expire it doesn't matter, but if you get new plates while another set are current, that could be what they meant Must be based on state. Found this on Minnesota's page at DMV.org (not official) ( http://www.dmv.org/m...e-surrender.php ) Moving from MN You do not have to surrender your license plates to the DVS after moving out of Minnesota. You can keep as souvenirs or dispose of as you wish.
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