What is a Suspended Driver's License? |
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Driver licensing laws vary by state or other Generally speaking, a suspended driver's license is a legal measure taken by law enforcement or court procedings to revoke a driver's privilege to operate motor vehicles because of infractions of motor vehicle laws. Suspension periods vary according to the seriousness of the violations, and may extend to a year or more. Some jurisdictions use point systems, where violations result in accumulation of points against a driver's record. If enough points are collected, the license may be suspended for a period established for that point level in that jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions use specific infractions (i.e., DUI, reckless driving, etc.), violations of which may result in immediate suspension of drivers' licenses. When a jurisdiction suspends a driver's license, the driver may not operate any motor vehicle on public roadways until the suspension is lifted, the time period has expired, or the driver has received special hardship approval (available in some jurisdictions). If a driver is caught operating a motor vehicle while their license is under suspension, they face more serious penalties and consequences, depending on the infraction and the jurisdiction. Trackback(0)
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