Using a License from a Different State While Under a Drunk Driving Suspension

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Arizona

I am currently serving an Implied Consent suspension for drunk driving which requires a special ignition interlock device to be installed in my vehicle, at which point, AZDOT will issue me a restricted drivers license.

I also have a valid, NY State Drivers license which is good until 2017. When I punched in my NY State drivers license in to the NY DMV drivers license status portal, it shows my status as: "You Can Drive" and my driving privileges as: FULL with no restrictions.

I currently reside in Arizona. My question is: Is it legal for me to rent a vehicle from say Hertz or Enterprise using my NY State license and driving with my NY State license?

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Quoting adammendelsohn

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Is it legal for me to rent a vehicle from say Hertz or Enterprise using my NY State license and driving with my NY State license?

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No.

You get caught and your AZ record will come up on the officer's computer and then you are toast.

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Quoting adjusterjack

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No.

You get caught and your AZ record will come up on the officer's computer and then you are toast.

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You know this to be %100, without a shadow of a doubt, to be the case? Because I've been told contradictory legal what-have-you's pertaining to this.

So, If I was in California, I'm fine to use my NY State drivers license?

You are not a NYS resident so you should not have a NYS license. The only valid license you should have is one from your current state of residence (AZ). When you applied for your AZ license you should have been required to surrender your NYS license.

If you were to move to CA you would need to get a CA license, if you were visiting you would be required to use the license from your current state of residence (AZ). You can review the AZ requirements for getting a license after moving to AZ, they require you turn in your out of state license.

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Quoting adammendelsohn

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You know this to be %100, without a shadow of a doubt, to be the case? Because I've been told contradictory legal what-have-you's pertaining to this.

So, If I was in California, I'm fine to use my NY State drivers license?

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No, your suspension will come up everywhere.

Sure, you might skate for a while.

People get away with breaking the law all the time.

But the one time you get caught you'll end up between a rock and a hard place.

Read all the posts on this site from people did get caught. See how they whine about the consequences afterwards?

That could be you.

Drive if you like. Up to you.

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I also have a valid, NY State Drivers license which is good until 2017. When I punched in my NY State drivers license in to the NY DMV drivers license status portal, it shows my status as: "You Can Drive" and my driving privileges as: FULL with no restrictions.

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on it's face it may be valid but in reality, it isn't. Once you move and establish residency in another state, the license from the old state is no longer valid as your license. You must obtain a license from your current state of residence. Many states have an "immediate" requirement while others offer some grace period of various duration.

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I currently reside in Arizona. My question is: Is it legal for me to rent a vehicle from say Hertz or Enterprise using my NY State license and driving with my NY State license?

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it is legal basically but using a license that is not "true" can easily result in criminal fraud charges or other various criminal issues if you use that incorrect license and fail to complete the contract as written.

In other words: if you are pulled over using the NY license and the ruse is discovered, there is a great chance you will end up in the pokey. It is illegal to do what you are suggesting.

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Quoting brownj12

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If you were to move to CA you would need to get a CA license,

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most, if not all, require this but when asked and the applicant says "I lost it", the clerk accepts it as true.

Gee, I guess lying to obtain a license might even be illegal. Maybe I'll look that up if I have any spare time.:rolleyes:

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Quoting adjusterjack

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No, your suspension will come up everywhere.

Sure, you might skate for a while.

People get away with breaking the law all the time.

But the one time you get caught you'll end up between a rock and a hard place.

Read all the posts on this site from people did get caught. See how they whine about the consequences afterwards?

That could be you.

Drive if you like. Up to you.

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Hold up a second - it is legal to hold a valid (legal) license from two different states, is it not? Just as it's possible to legally reside in more than one state. My NY state license is %100 true and valid, so where is the illegality? I'm not attempting to "skate" or try my luck, or drive unlawfully, I'm trying to obtain accurate information on whether it is legal to drive on my Ny State license in Arizona or not.

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And no, my suspension does not appear on my Ny state drivers status.

As soon as you have an accident and the suspension comes up you will likely find your insurance does not cover unlicensed drivers. According to the Interstate Drivers License Compact that NY license is not worth the plastic it is printed on. Hope you like losing everything you own.

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Quoting Disagreeable

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As soon as you have an accident and the suspension comes up you will likely find your insurance does not cover unlicensed drivers. According to the Interstate Drivers License Compact that NY license is not worth the plastic it is printed on. Hope you like losing everything you own.

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What's up with all the attitude?

I'm making a legit enquiry, didn't expect a bunch of sherry hags to chime in.

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adammendelsohn;796448]Hold up a second - it is legal to hold a valid (legal) license from two different states, is it not?

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not concurrently, no, it is not

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Just as it's possible to legally reside in more than one state.

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you still have to claim a state of primary residence for anything where state residence is important.

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My NY state license is %100 true and valid, so where is the illegality?

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unless you are a resident of NY, no, it is not true. Do you claim the stated NY address as your residence for tax purposes?

Simple question: If I was wanting to send you a $1,000,000 check, would you want me to put a NY address on it or an Arizona address on it?

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I'm not attempting to "skate" or try my luck, or drive unlawfully

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,yes, you are.

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I'm trying to obtain accurate information on whether it is legal to drive on my Ny State license in Arizona or not.

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as long as you are a resident of NY AND Arizona has not restricted or suspended your driving privileges. Ya see, regardless of where your legal license was issued, any and every state can suspend your right to drive in in their state or they can impose restriction on you when you are allowed to drive in their state.

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And no, my suspension does not appear on my Ny state drivers status.

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why would it? It is a suspension from Arizona so of course the Arizona license would not cause your NY license to be suspended.

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Quoting jk

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not concurrently, no, it is not

you still have to claim a state of primary residence for anything where state residence is important.

unless you are a resident of NY, no, it is not true. Do you claim the stated NY address as your residence for tax purposes?

Simple question: If I was wanting to send you a $1,000,000 check, would you want me to put a NY address on it or an Arizona address on it?


,yes, you are.


as long as you are a resident of NY AND Arizona has not restricted or suspended your driving privileges. Ya see, regardless of where your legal license was issued, any and every state can suspend your right to drive in in their state or they can impose restriction on you when you are allowed to drive in their state.

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why would it? It is a suspension from Arizona so of course the Arizona license would not cause your NY license to be suspended.

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The million dollar question is too retardetaire to answer.

Well, as you say, you're not a lawyer so you don't really know what you're talking about.

And NO, I'm not trying to skate or drive unlawfully. If I was trying to skate, or try my luck, or drive unlawfully, why would I bother going on a site like this to try and find answers?

I'll look for you at the county fair where you'll be reading people's minds and predicting the future and leave a dollar in your jar.

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adammendelsohn;796485]The million dollar question is too retardetaire to answer.

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well, it's really quite simple so if you have difficulty understanding the intent of posting the question, rather than the question being [sic] retardetaire, I suggest you take an accounting of your brain cells.

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Well, as you say, you're not a lawyer so you don't really know what you're talking about.

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but alas, I do know but hey, I'm not the one that will go to jail if you are caught.

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And NO, I'm not trying to skate or drive unlawfully. If I was trying to skate, or try my luck, or drive unlawfully, why would I bother going on a site like this to try and find answers?

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I'll look for you at the county fair where you'll be reading people's minds and predicting the future and leave a dollar in your jar.

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bye bye.:sorrow:

Just kidding. Here's the right smiley :stupid: and :applause: and :smiley_simmons:

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Quoting adammendelsohn

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You know this to be %100, without a shadow of a doubt, to be the case? Because I've been told contradictory legal what-have-you's pertaining to this.

So, If I was in California, I'm fine to use my NY State drivers license?

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You can have 49 valid licenses (if such a thing were permitted) but if you are IN Arizona and Arizona has suspended your driving privilege in their state, then you are committing that offense.

And, if you were in CA and had not yet been suspended here, and were a visitor and not a resident (and thus required to have a CA license), and you presented a valid NY license, you'd likely have no problems here.

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Quoting adammendelsohn

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I'm trying to obtain accurate information on whether it is legal to drive on my Ny State license in Arizona or not.

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No, you cannot legally operate a motor vehicle in Arizona so long as your license/driving privilege there is suspended or revoked.

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And, for good measure:

28-3473. Driving violations; classification; restricted privilege to drive

A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public highway when the person's privilege to drive a motor vehicle is suspended, revoked, canceled or refused or when the person is disqualified from driving is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. If the suspension is pursuant to section 28-1601 and the person presents to the court evidence that the person's privilege to drive has been reinstated, the court may dismiss the charge of driving under a suspended driver license.

btw:

retardetaire (well, actually it is spelled retardataire (a after the d instead of the e you used) is an actual word but since you are, well, obviously a bit slow you didn't realize that so I shall post the definition for your edification:

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(Of a work of art or architecture) executed in an earlier or outdated style.

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Quoting cdwjava

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You can have 49 valid licenses (if such a thing were permitted) but if you are IN Arizona and Arizona has suspended your driving privilege in their state, then you are committing that offense.

And, if you were in CA and had not yet been suspended here, and were a visitor and not a resident (and thus required to have a CA license), and you presented a valid NY license, you'd likely have no problems here.

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No, you cannot legally operate a motor vehicle in Arizona so long as your license/driving privilege there is suspended or revoked.

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And, for good measure:

28-3473. Driving violations; classification; restricted privilege to drive

A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public highway when the person's privilege to drive a motor vehicle is suspended, revoked, canceled or refused or when the person is disqualified from driving is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. If the suspension is pursuant to section 28-1601 and the person presents to the court evidence that the person's privilege to drive has been reinstated, the court may dismiss the charge of driving under a suspended driver license.

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Thank you for that info, I appreciate it!

you wanna rent a car? then use the license you have. its valid. you are a visitor. that's it. good luck.