Traffic Violations and FTA
My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
Long story short, I was pulled over in Los Angeles for making an illegal u-turn (infraction). Upon talking with the officer, he cited me for not having a California DL even though I've lived here for more than a month (misdemeanor) - I have a nevada license, as I only go to school here.
So the court date was set to Oct 10th, and during that week, a family incident occurred and I had to go back home for the entire week, missing my arraignment date.
Now I received, what I obviously expected, a bench warrant for my arrest - and the paper that I received in the mail says "To avoid arrest, pay the bail listed or reschedule a court hearing". I immediately called to reschedule for a new court date, which is now set in mid december and I have a confirmation number and all.
My question is that since the notification of warrant that came in the mail says "to avoid arrest reschedule a court date", am I okay to be driving till my december arraignment? I have the confirmation for the rescheduling and what not, so I'm just a little worried as to what I should do next.
Thanks-
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am I okay to be driving till my december arraignment?
there are no guarantees. In a perfect world, the warrant would be stayed or dismissed. Since we don't live in a perfect world, it's always a gamble whether the proper actions have been taken.
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No, you're not OK to drive. Any driving privileges in CA have been suspended, and in fact, should be getting notification soon. You need to go to the courthouse and purchase a temporary abstract.
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Two conflicting answers?
@CourtClerk, would I be arrested upon arrival at the courthouse, and how much would a temporary abstract cost?
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listen to CC on this. I failed to consider the administrative suspension from the DMV. I spoke to the warrant only.