Bench Warrant

• Can I get a driver’s license if I have a warrant in another state?

  It’s unlikely. But, the answer depends on the severity of the circumstances involving your warrant, as well as how the driver’s license division of your new state views your warrant. Al...

• Can I register/title/own a car if I have a warrant?

  There’s no law preventing you from registering, titling or owning a vehicle due to an existing arrest warrant. However, to do so could set you up for arrest. Every state Department of Motor ...

• Can I buy or sell a car if I have a warrant?

  There’s no law against this. However, if you sell the vehicle to an out of state buyer who, by law, must submit to a Vehicle Identification Number inspection, you will be exposing yourself to p...

• If I don’t show up in court on a traffic ticket, will a warrant be issued?

  Each county and municipality handles this differently. But, in most cases, the failure to appear in court will result in a warrant for your arrest and the suspension of your license. Law officials ...

• What is a warrant?

  If you are unsure whether there has been a warrant issued against you, you may want to run a criminal record check. From a legal sense, a warrant is a written document issued by a governing body th...

• Do I have a warrant?

  ... error or a similar unfortunate mistake. You may want to run a criminal record check to find out. Warrants are typically associated with serious offenses, such as being a suspect in a robbery or dri...

• If I don’t pay my traffic ticket fines, will they issue a warrant?

  It depends on the county or municipality where your ticket was issued. In most cases, failure to pay will initiate a domino effect of legal hassles. Keep in mind that you’re not the first one t...

• Will I lose my CDL if I have a warrant?

  According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will be disqualified from holding a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or a Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME)...

• Will it affect my driver’s license status if I have warrant?

  Yes, usually it will. But, it depends on the nature of your warrant, and how your state’s driver’s license division views your warrant. A warrant that triggers a license suspension in o...

• If I have warrants, will my drivers license be suspended?

  There are many different reasons a driver can have a drivers license suspended, such as failing to have adequate car insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of alcoho...

• Do outstanding warrants appear on my driving record?

  ...se program to prevent unsafe drivers from acquiring driver’s licenses in more than one state. Warrants for any reason – including unpaid child support, traffic violations or missing court ...

• Should I order a driving record to check if license is suspended?

  By all means, yes. You don't want to get caught driving on a suspended license, which, in all probability, will result in steeper fines and a longer suspension. Claiming ignorance to a suspended licen...

• If I already have a CDL, why does my employer suggest I take defensive driving training?

  Recommended enrollment in a defensive driver course is usually in reaction to a traffic violation of some sort. A speeding ticket, for example, not only looks bad on your driving record, but also for...

• What is the MA renew license fee? Massachusetts

  It's $75 for a five-year MA drivers license; this covers Class A, B, and C vehicles. Massachusetts Renew License Reminders You always can renew your driver license in-person at a RMV full-servi...

• What if I miss my court date?

  First, take a look at your citation. Most states, counties, and towns clearly state on the citation the penalties you can expect if you miss your court date. If your citation doesn’t include su...

• What if I miss the deadline to take defensive driving classes to get a ticket dismissed?

  Missed Traffic School Deadline If you miss your deadline for a defensive driving course, contact the court about getting an extension. Only a court judge can make this decision. A traffic school has ...

• If I am arrested DUI, am I required by law to take a blood test or breath test?

  Usually, yes. But, it depends on where you live. Most states now only issue their driver's licenses on an "implied consent" basis. That means as a condition of being granted a license, you agree to h...

• Do non-driving related alcohol or drug-related offenses appear on my driving record?

  If you have an outstanding warrant for alcohol or drug-related offenses that have nothing to do with driving, it will appear on your national driving record. However, whether it appears on your stat...

• How can I get my speeding fines reduced?

  Obviously, the best way to avoid a fine for speeding is to simply obey the posted speed limits. If you’ve already received a ticket, however, it’s not a lost cause. Under certain circumst...