The Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC) is an interstate compact used by 45 states in the USA to process traffic citations across state borders.
Motorists cited for violations in a state that is not a member of the NRVC must post bail before being allowed to proceed.
When a motorist is cited in another member state and chooses not to respond to the ticket (such as not paying it), the other state notifies the driver's home state and the home state will suspend the driver's license until the driver takes care of the matter in the other state.
There are certain offenses where the Non-Resident Violator Compact does not apply. Those offenses are registration, weight limit, and parking. Some states will not take action on offenses like vehicle equipment and vehicle inspection if their driver has ignored an out of state citation of those offenses. Out of state moving violations are the focus of the compact and there will be no differences in focus under the Driver License Agreement.
History
The Non-Resident Violator Compact came into existence in the 1970s, originating from the northeastern states.
The Non-Resident Violator Compact is being superseded by the new Driver License Agreement (DLA) which also replaces the Driver License Compact. As planned by the AAMVA, when the Driver License Agreement is ratified by Non-Resident Violator Compact members, it will be no longer relevant.
States that are members
- All states are members except Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Montana, Oregon,and Alaska. However not being a member does not mean you will not have your license suspended if you reside in one of these states
Notes
- Most states will suspend your license if the other state or your state is not a member of the NRVC
- Most states will also issue a warrant for your arrest as well as sending the suspension request to your home state.
- If you are traveling through NRVC member states, and you are licensed in one of the non-member states, it may be a good idea to carry enough cash to pay bond for any traffic violations you are stopped for and required to pay before leaving.
- Being required to pay bond roadside is NOT a plea of guilt. You may appear in court on the date indicated on your citation, and if found not-guilty, should have the bond refunded.
Also see "http://www.aamva.org" American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
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