THE3BS
Fri May 29th, 2009, 11:13 AM
So after reading the Motorcycle safety manual issued by the DMV 5 times I figured I was ready to get my permit. I headed down to the DMV and was ready to go.
I arrived at the DMV a little after 8am this morning. After sitting in the lobby waiting for what felt like an eternity they called my number and I eagerly went to the counter.
DMV Clerk: "Can I have your number please."
ME: "Yes ma'am."
DMV Clerk: "What are you here for today?"
ME: "I would like to take the motorcycle permit test."
DMV Clerk: "Okay have you read the safety manual?"
ME: "Yes I have and I'm ready for the test."
DMV Clerk: "Ok I'll just need your license and we'll get you going."
::A minute goes by she types some crap into the computer::
DMV Clerk: "Sir.. There's a problem..."
ME: "What do you mean theres a problem?"
DMV Clerk: "According to my computer your driving privledges have been revoked since March of 2006." You have to have a valid drivers license to apply for a motorcycle permit."
ME: "What the hell do you mean my license has been revoked since 2006?!? There must be some kind of mistake."
DMV Clerk: "No sir no mistake it looks like you had an unpaid ticket in Aurora and they suspended your driving priviledges as a result. It looks like that ticket has been paid (I paid it in 2006!)and you are eligble to reinstate for a fee of $95. You will need to take the eye, written and driving test in order to get your license back but we can give you the written today and upon your passing we will issue you a valid learners permit. You'll need to schedule an appointment for the driving exam."
Needless to say I paid the $95 and now have a learners permit. I feel like I'm 16 again.
As I was waiting in line to take my new license picture I was standing next to a girl who must have been no older then 16. She was really excited so I asked her why she was so excited. She told me she just got her drivers license. I congratulated her and then told her I just got my learners permit. She gave me a pretty funny look and then told me congratulations you must be very happy. I replied "I'm sort of happy but my wife is thrilled she doesn't have to drive my ass all over anymore."
For obvious reasons the bike and cars are all parked until Monday when I can take the driving exam and get my motorcycle permit.
I arrived at the DMV a little after 8am this morning. After sitting in the lobby waiting for what felt like an eternity they called my number and I eagerly went to the counter.
DMV Clerk: "Can I have your number please."
ME: "Yes ma'am."
DMV Clerk: "What are you here for today?"
ME: "I would like to take the motorcycle permit test."
DMV Clerk: "Okay have you read the safety manual?"
ME: "Yes I have and I'm ready for the test."
DMV Clerk: "Ok I'll just need your license and we'll get you going."
::A minute goes by she types some crap into the computer::
DMV Clerk: "Sir.. There's a problem..."
ME: "What do you mean theres a problem?"
DMV Clerk: "According to my computer your driving privledges have been revoked since March of 2006." You have to have a valid drivers license to apply for a motorcycle permit."
ME: "What the hell do you mean my license has been revoked since 2006?!? There must be some kind of mistake."
DMV Clerk: "No sir no mistake it looks like you had an unpaid ticket in Aurora and they suspended your driving priviledges as a result. It looks like that ticket has been paid (I paid it in 2006!)and you are eligble to reinstate for a fee of $95. You will need to take the eye, written and driving test in order to get your license back but we can give you the written today and upon your passing we will issue you a valid learners permit. You'll need to schedule an appointment for the driving exam."
Needless to say I paid the $95 and now have a learners permit. I feel like I'm 16 again.
As I was waiting in line to take my new license picture I was standing next to a girl who must have been no older then 16. She was really excited so I asked her why she was so excited. She told me she just got her drivers license. I congratulated her and then told her I just got my learners permit. She gave me a pretty funny look and then told me congratulations you must be very happy. I replied "I'm sort of happy but my wife is thrilled she doesn't have to drive my ass all over anymore."
For obvious reasons the bike and cars are all parked until Monday when I can take the driving exam and get my motorcycle permit.