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Cancellation, Revocation, and Suspension. License Responsibility. As a license holder, you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws. If you choose not to follow laws, your license can be taken away from you for a period of time and even permanently taken away.
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License Responsibility • As a license holder, you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws. • If you choose not to follow laws, your license can be taken away from you for a period of time and even permanently taken away. • Any person who has their license suspended or revoked must pay a minimum $100.00 reinstatement fee.
Three Types of License Actions • Cancellation • Revocation • Suspension
Cancellation • The Department of Public Safety may take any person’s license if it is determined that they should not have been issued the license! • Remember - YOU DON’T GET YOUR LICENSE BACK WHEN IT IS CANCELLED.
Revocation • If convicted of certain offenses, a driver license may be revoked. • After the period of revocation has passed, the driver will be required to take and pass the driver examinations.
Possible offenses that could result in revocation: • Manslaughter or homicide as a result of operating a motor vehicle. • Driving while intoxicated. • Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony. • Three reckless driving convictions in less than twelve months. • Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle belonging to another.
Suspension If a suspension occurs, you may lose your license for a short period of time and then you may get your license back.
Possible reasons to have license suspended: • Incompetent to drive a motor vehicle. • Permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of your license or mutilated such license (fake identification). • Convicted of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. • Convicted of racing on the highway. • Ages 15-18 and withdraw from school under certain conditions prior to graduation.
Important Facts to Remember: • Cancellation- you can’t get your license back! • Revocation- you can reapply for your license after a certain time frame. • Suspension- you can get your license back.