How to Deal With Court Fines and Get Your Oregon License Back

Some people automatically had their traffic fines forgiven under special government orders. Continue here to:

• See if your traffic debt was included in the orders.
• Learn how to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to check your driving status.
• Understand what to do next, whether your debt was forgiven or not.

Even if your debt wasn't forgiven in the government orders, you may be able to ask the court to forgive or reduce what you owe. Continue here to:

• Find out which courts suspended your license.
• Contact each court or collection agency.
• Ask for payment plans, community service, or debt forgiveness.

If your license is suspended, you can get a copy of your driving records from the DMV to learn more about what you need to do to get your license back. These records can look complicated, but continue here for our guide to what to look for and what it means:

• Know which sections in your record to look at.
• Understand what the important codes mean.
• Download a worksheet to help keep track.

If your debt was forgiven or you cleared your fines, you still need to take steps with the DMV to get your license back. Continue here to learn more about these steps: 

• Check your license status online or by calling the DMV.
• Pay any fees required to reinstate or get back your license.
• Find out if you need to retake any tests.