§47-7-212.

§47-7-212.
   
   Unless a suspension is terminated under other provisions of this
   chapter, any order of suspension by the Department under this chapter
   shall remain in effect and no license shall be renewed for or issued
   to any person whose license is so suspended and no registration shall
   be renewed for or issued to any person whose vehicle registration is
   so suspended until
   
   1. Such person shall deposit and file or there shall be deposited and
   filed on his behalf the security and proof of financial responsibility
   required under this chapter, or
   
   2. One (1) year shall have elapsed following the date of such
   suspension and evidence satisfactory to the Department has been filed
   with it that during such period no action for damages arising out of
   the accident resulting in such suspension has been instituted,
   provided that such person has filed the required proof of financial
   responsibility.
   
   An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages
   arising out of the accident has been filed against him or, if filed,
   that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that
   fact. The Department may take whatever steps are necessary to verify
   the statement set forth in any said affidavit.