Joyriding on a permit

**mls171717** · 12-31-2006, 12:23 AM

A couple of months ago, i made a stupid decision and decided to take my parents car out late at night while they were asleep and go joy riding. This wasn't the first time, and i thought that i was a great driver. During the incident, i then had a dj permit and was scheduled for a road test. While back on a country road, i decided to drive over the speed limit, lost control, and ended up in a ditch. An officer did an accident report and i was given five tickets. I recently went to the town court and had my fine reduced. I was given two tickets total. One ticket for driving without a valid license, and another for speeding, speed not stated. I recieved 6 points on my permit, but had four taken away by completing a defensive driving course. I currently have two points on my driving record. However, i am posting because i am wondering how long the dmv will suspend my permit for. The officer who did the accident report took my permit at the scene, and i never saw it again. However, my permit has remained valid all this time, and im not sure if it still is or not. I paid the two tickets, about a week ago, and those are settled. My laywer thinks that i will have my permit suspended for six months, and after that i will be able to apply for a road test.

Now that i have given all the information, i have many questions as to what the outcome of this might be.
How long, in your opinion, will i have my permit suspended? What are the chances that it could be sooner than six months?
Will i be able to apply for a road test as soon as i recieve it back?
When does the suspension period start? after my tickets have been paid or after i recieve a letter in the mail stating my suspension length?
What actions can i take to lessen the suspension time? or cant i do anything?

This bad decision has made life pretty rough for the time being and i am anxious to get my life back to normal. Please help answer my questions.

**lwpat** · 12-31-2006, 06:17 AM

The only ones that can answer your questions are at the DMV. Go by, wait forever in line, and ask.

**aaron** · 12-31-2006, 07:31 AM

The consequence will depend upon the laws of your state, which you chose not to identify. Most state DMV's put a lot of information online, so you may be able to find the information you want on their website.

**mls171717** · 12-31-2006, 03:33 PM

Sorry, i forgot to include that i live in New York. I have searched through the dmv website numerous times and couldn't find anything; which is why i am posting here because i need help.

**Happy Trails** · 12-31-2006, 05:01 PM

Quoting mls171717

Sorry, i forgot to include that i live in New York. I have searched through the dmv website numerous times and couldn't find anything; which is why i am posting here because i need help.

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c41.htm

From the site above it states your permit will be suspended for 60 days if you are convicted of a serious crime (the example they give is 3 pts or more).

**mls171717** · 12-31-2006, 11:10 PM

Hey thanks a lot for the find happy trails! I hope that its only 60 days. Why do you think my lawyer said it would be for six months after i was convicted for the tickets though?

**Happy Trails** · 01-01-2007, 09:35 AM

Quoting mls171717

Hey thanks a lot for the find happy trails! I hope that its only 60 days. Why do you think my lawyer said it would be for six months after i was convicted for the tickets though?

I don't know, that would be a good question for your lawyer.

The site above was updated 05/06, so it appears that it is current at least through May.

That site also has other links, where you can check on the status of your driving record.

**mls171717** · 01-02-2007, 01:32 PM

If it turns out that i will recieve my permit back in 60 days, will it go back to being like a regular permit. Will i be able to apply for a road test when i get it back? Or are there restrictions for people who get charged for driving without a license?