I’m am real estate broker in Texas. I just received some notice by mail that my license has been suspended. I still can’t quite believe it. I was even going to switch auto insurance companies. I’ve been asking insurers to give me free auto insurance quotes. Now, it seems that my license is suspended! Can I still purchase auto insurance coverage in spite of this?

Harry

Austin, TX

Hey! Do you have any idea why it was suspended? You can check your driving record. I think you can order a copy of your driving record at a Driver License Division or DLD compliance location in person. The office is probably open from Mondays to Fridays; so if you’ve got some free time, visit one. There are four compliance locations and if you go to the one in Austin, you can get your driving record on the same day. You can also order this online or send an application to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver Records Bureau by mail. Mail takes longer, though, so it’s not such a good idea. Type 1, which is what you’ll need to get know whether your license was really suspended or not, costs about four dollars if I’m not mistaken.

As for getting free auto insurance info and quotes, just go ahead, Harry. Some companies sell auto insurance under certain conditions. I had a friend who once needed an SR-22 to reinstate his license and he was able to purchase coverage–no problem! Some companies would just give you, like, 30 days to reinstate your license. Finally check with the state offices how much you have to pay as penalty. You need to settle this to remove the suspension on your license and get back on the road.