Full question:
My son moved from Calif to Az. I put him on my insurance. He bought a car. I did not know that my insurance didn't cover HIS new car. I thought it covered him no matter which car he was driving. In Ca. the car lic plate goes on the front and back. He only got 1 plate with the car and he put it on the front. He got pulled over for no lic plate. They asked to see his insurance which was not valid. He was afraid to tell me so he did not respond to the ticket. Finally I said why aren't you working. Then he told me but by now they had turned it over to collections AND suspended his driving lic.We wrote the court asked for a fine reduction and or to make payments. We explained what happened and he has current insurance on HIS car. They charged him $200 for not having the plate on the back of the car and $1,194.68 for no insurance. This was his first offence. He is a Limousine driver and has done that for 6 yrs.We also asked the court for a permit so he can drive to earn money to pay the fee. We were not aware that they turned it over to collections and said he can not get a permit to drive (even tho that is his life line and only income) even if it is to pay the fine off.They will not reduce it. They will allow him to make FULL payment of $1394.68 in partial payments or a full payment and THEN they will reinstate his driver lic.If his job depends on him being able to drive and they won't allow him to drive how can he pay the fine? He has no other violations. No DUI no drug This was not a moving violation.The courts will not do anything we have written them twice. Can he get a a 'Hardship' permit to drive to make money to pay this fine and just to live so he won't be in the streets. They said it went to collections because he did not go to court.
- Category: Drivers License
- Subcategory: Drivers Hardship License Law
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
In Arizona, failing to maintain proper insurance can lead to the suspension of a driver's license and vehicle registration. To reinstate these privileges, fees and proof of financial responsibility must be submitted to the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This often requires an SR22 from an insurance company licensed in Arizona. If an individual meets the necessary requirements, they may apply for a restricted driving permit, which can be issued by mail or at a driver license office. The requirements include situations like being found guilty of driving without insurance or as directed by the court. Arizona law allows for restricted licenses under certain conditions (A.R.S. § 28-3159). This includes restrictions for employment-related driving. However, since your son’s license was suspended due to non-appearance in court, he may need to resolve that issue first. If he applies for a hardship permit, he must demonstrate that he needs to drive for work, and he must provide proof of financial responsibility. The court may not grant a hardship permit if there are outstanding fines or if the license is in collections. It’s advisable to seek legal assistance to navigate this process effectively.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.