Q: Hi. I am taking dui classes in California. Can I transfer my classes to Peurto Rico? Do they offer DUI programs?
A: First, you need to find out if Puerto Rico offers classes in DUI/alcohol abuse education. If they do, next, you would ask the California court to permit you to complete your DUI class in Puerto Rico. If the court grants your request, then you would simply file a completion certificate from Puerto Rico in court. This will allow you to comply with you probation, however, the class from Puerto Rico will not satisfy California DMV prerequisite/requirement to get your driver's license back. Your license will remain suspended unless you do a program in California or receive a one time exemption from the completion of DUI classes by proving to the DMV that you are no longer a California resident. The process involves filing appropriate paperwork with some support documents with the DMV Sacramento unit.
A: First, you need to find out if Puerto Rico offers classes in DUI/alcohol abuse education. If they do, next, you would ask the California court to permit you to complete your DUI class in Puerto Rico. If the court grants your request, then you would simply file a completion certificate from Puerto Rico in court. This will allow you to comply with you probation, however, the class from Puerto Rico will not satisfy California DMV prerequisite/requirement to get your driver's license back. Your license will remain suspended unless you do a program in California or receive a one time exemption from the completion of DUI classes by proving to the DMV that you are no longer a California resident. The process involves filing appropriate paperwork with some support documents with the DMV Sacramento unit.
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