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License in two different states?

Someone has told me some things that seem to conflict, and I'm hoping someone can clear these up for me.

She moved to FL, and claims to have gotten a CDL license - without a driving test. Then she changed it and said she got a CDL permit - I'm assuming that's the big rig equivalent of a learner's permit for a teen. In and of itself, that doesn't seem all that weird to me.

Here's the part that I don't get. She has a suspended license back in MD, for failure to pay child support. I'm confused for two reasons:

1. I was under the impression that when you get a driver's license in a state, you have to surrender the license from the previous state. But according to her, she has the CDL permit, but is currently in MD and can't drive anywhere because of the suspension.

2. If her license is suspended, wouldn't they refuse to give her the new license?

I've never had a suspended license, and I've also never moved out of state, so I'm not sure how it all works. Can anyone explain this to me? Is there a way it makes sense, or is she just making things up as she goes along here?

(I have no idea if I put this in the right category.)

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wendythewriter

Asked by wendythewriter at 10:58 AM on Jul. 30, 2012 in Money & Work

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  • I believe the news laws are that you cannot get a license in one state if it's suspended in another
    Yeah,a CDL permit means they cannot drive alone,have to be with someone who has a CDL
    If you lose your license,the CDL permit goes bye bye
    You have to be licensed in the state you reside in after a period of time(90 days maybe?) and have to give up the other one
    Oh,and yes,you do have to be tested for CDL. They don't just let anyone drive those,lol
    butterflyblue19

    Answer by butterflyblue19 at 11:04 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • Family member has a suspended license in one state. Applied for a license in another. They denied him because he has a suspended license. So, I'm not sure how your friend could do that. Unless she gave them false information as to name, birthdate, and ssn?
    meooma

    Answer by meooma at 11:06 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • Yeah, I knew about the test. My dad used to have a CDL and when I mentioned she claimed no test, he was like "wtf? She's got to be lying".

    I've basically felt she's full of it the whole time, but I thought maybe I had missed something. lol
    wendythewriter

    Comment by wendythewriter (original poster) at 11:07 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • I have a friend who had a suspended licenses in one state but moved and was able to get a licenses in another state. This was a few years ago though, so things may have changed.
    JeremysMom

    Answer by JeremysMom at 11:08 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • meooma, she's not my friend. She's friends with someone I'm friends with, and I got stuck hanging out with both of them and it came up.
    wendythewriter

    Comment by wendythewriter (original poster) at 11:10 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • Yeah, sounds like she needs to be awarded the 'Pants on fire' medal.
    QuinnMae

    Answer by QuinnMae at 11:29 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • No, you can not get a CDL license without testing. There is a mandatory test - with 3 categories that must be complete and passed before getting a CDL license. It sounds like your friend needs better people to hang with. This woman sounds like a gem....
    LeJane

    Answer by LeJane at 11:39 AM on Jul. 30, 2012

  • it all sounds like a bunch of crap.
    figaro8895

    Answer by figaro8895 at 1:27 PM on Jul. 30, 2012

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