My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Virginia
I received a DUI charge last May. Unfortunately I apparently hadn't learned my lesson from the first and it was my second. In Va, its an automatic 60 day suspension from the date of the charge. Suspension ended 7/6/2011 until I appeared in court.
Well I went to court February of 2012. I was convicted. I was told my license was suspended for 3 years, however i could apply for a restricted 3 months down the road.
I didn't apply for my restricted right when 3 months came up. I had my ride situation figured out. However August 31st i decided to go ahead and get my restricted.I called the courts and they said they needed my compliance record and driving record from DMV brought with me to court to show nothing new has occured.
Well I go to DMV the next morning. I get my papers, and the clerk asks why i need it. I told her my license was suspended and I needed to get a restricted. She looked at me wierd and stated " Honey you dont need to get a restricted, you have a valid drivers license, have a good afternoon".
Confused i go outside and look at my papers. My compliance papers shows that my license is valid. It says, " You driving privledge was re-instated 7/6/2011", which was the date it really was until i appeared in court.
I look on my driving record, and it shows that 60 day period. But thats the most recent transaction on my record. My first DUI appears on it and the 60 day suspension from "law enforcement", that is all. On top of that, +5 is the best possible driving point score you can have, and I have plus 5 points.
I am confused as what to do. I don't want to get a restricted if not need be. I asked an officer and he told me that as long as DMV states i have a valid license, i should be good. But I don't want to get in trouble for driving on a suspended license. What should my next steps be?

