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Ah... you seem to have confused this with the S&W forum...

Chuck



But I didn't ask the question to have everyone kick me with their replies. Thanks for the little bit of useful information though.[/quote]

WNallG30 wrote:Thanks for the help guys. I know that you were trying to help, even though a few of the responses made me feel like the guy who goes around kicking puppies and eating kittens for breakfast! ;) I agree, it was a mistake to trust my insurance agent, and I'm taking care of that Monday morning as well as making the other calls. I just though at the time, "Wow, they're really going above and beyond, this is great." If nothing else, it's only a couple of hours away, I may just go in person. I'll get a letter from my insurance agent stating that I really did have insurance in 2002 ad actually take it to the court. I'll get it all straight, and I'll let you all know how it goes.

One possibility to consider: perhaps your agent really did send the information to the court, but didn't have (or include) a case number or any sort of reference for the court. And/or, the court just canned anything received directly from the agency, rather than from you.

I agree that the responses pointing out that it's your responsibility could have been more tactful. How about this instead: whenever you're the one in jeopardy, it pays to personally follow up with the court and make sure everything has been taken care of.

Kevin

Ahh, the sun is still shining! I don't think any of this will have any bearing on my CHL at all which was my original concern and reason for posting. Which is great news.

Everything else is all straightened out. My insurance agent no longer has the assistant that was responsible for telling me they would take care of my information. The actual agent apologized and asked if I would give them another chance. The agent's assistant should have never offered that in the first place. NOW I know that and will NEVER make that mistake again. I spoke with the JP in the originating county and after my agent faxed a letter and proof of insurance in 2002, all was forgiven with only having to pay a small fee, which I deserve for not paying attention and I won't fight that or try to make my insurance company pay.

As far as DPS and my driver's license is concerned, the FTA and the original no insurance ticket only contributed a little bit to the suspension because they caused me to get points on the new system. With an accident and a speeding ticket on my record, those things added up to enough points to earn my dumb foot a surcharge! But at least I took care of those tickets in a timely manner!! ;) DPS never sent a letter stating that I had accrued enough points to have to pay a surcharge the next time I renewed or changed my address so I never knew. All I had to do was call DPS, and then call another number and pay the surcharge. Everything is all done and my license should be up to date and all clear in a few days. None of my retarded mistakes or goof ups is above a Class C, so I'm in good shape.

I hope no one was disturbed by the loud "popping" sound. That was just my head being pulled out of my, well, nevermind.

S&W, thanks, I owe you one, that link to the DRP really helped me out. I got your PM, I hope you got mine.

This is a great board and everyone has been helpful. Hope to hear alot from you all.

WNallG30 wrote:Thanks for the help guys. I know that you were trying to help, even though a few of the responses made me feel like the guy who goes around kicking puppies and eating kittens for breakfast! ;) I agree, it was a mistake to trust my insurance agent, and I'm taking care of that Monday morning as well as making the other calls. I just though at the time, "Wow, they're really going above and beyond, this is great." If nothing else, it's only a couple of hours away, I may just go in person. I'll get a letter from my insurance agent stating that I really did have insurance in 2002 ad actually take it to the court. I'll get it all straight, and I'll let you all know how it goes.

Good deal...

I have a basic mistrust of anything involving insurance...It has always been a necessary evil in our lives, but it is an inhierently evil industry...I wouldn't let them drag their feet today in getting that "letter" telling the court that you were insured the whole time...Tell them you're on your way to pick it up, and that it needs to be on company letterhead...Don't let them sell you short...

Good luck, I hope the court understands and doesn't stick it to you too bad...

stevie_d_64 wrote: ..It has always been a necessary evil in our lives, but it is an inhierently evil industry....

The man who owns our range and has a repair bill over $500k, but only has to pay our deductible would disagree with you.

WNallG30

I'm glad everything worked out for you. I'm sorry that you got caught up the DRP surcharge plan. Hopefully, it won't be too painful. Some of those charges can really add up quickly. The DRP was placed into service retroactively so the contractor that actually runs the plan is playing catchup with some things.

Yes, I received your PM. Thank you - you were most gracious.

Now you join the masses in the CHL waiting room!

Glad to hear that all seems to be working out.

S&W6946 wrote: The DRP was placed into service retroactively so the contractor that actually runs the plan is playing catchup with some things.

Oh THATS nice.

I've got some strong feelings about the new DPS point system and the annual surcharge that goes along with it, but I'll refrain at this time.

The Driver Responbility Program was established by the legislature in HB3588 and DPS was charged with implementing the system.

The first notification letters were sent out in the fall of 2004 for violations that dated back to Sept 1, 2003; violations before that date do not count towards the point system.

Whoops, Time flies! I went back and checked dates - I hadn't realized it had been that long since the program when into effect. There was some catching up back then, that should have been accomplished by now. (where does that time go?)