Many former Michigan residents packed up and moved when the economic recession of 2008 hit. Many people continue to leave Michigan, especially after having their driver’s license revoked due to repeat OWI or other criminal convictions. The thinking and logic work like this: I can move away from my troubles, and get a license in California, Ohio, Colorado etc. etc. Unfortunately, that logic and thinking doesn’t always work. Most often, out-of-state residents cannot get licensed in their new states because of the “hold” placed on them by the Michigan Secretary of State.
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