Asked in Traffic Tickets for New York

Q: Pulled a NYS DL Abstract and found a FTA Summons on the file from 2003. And My Driving Privileges are suspended.

I was on active duty in a different state (VA) and do not recall the summons or have any pertinent info on it. How do I handle this in 2021 to reinstate my license, Now that I am residing in NY?

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Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
Answered
  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • New City, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The first thing you may want to do is contact the DMV and get the details surrounding the FTA or contact a traffic attorney in NY. Many traffic attorney in NY often have access to DMV system so s/he should be able to give you some additional information.

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