Chapter 8: Driver’s License Revocation, Suspension, Denial and Cancellation

Revocation Revocation is the indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges by the Secretary of States Office To regain your driving privileges, you may be eligible to reapply for a license after a minimum of one year

Revocation Examples: Aggravated DUI – Causing personal injury or death as a result of a DUI Drag Racing – Illegally racing another vehicle Auto theft – Stealing a motor vehicle or motor parts Felony Offense – A vehicle was used while committing a serious crime DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Suspension Suspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges When the suspension is for a specific length of time, you may gain your driving privileges after your suspension has ended and you have paid a reinstatement fee

Suspension Examples: Failure to Appear Violations – Failure to appear for any traffic citation Illegal Transportation Under 21 – Illegal transportation of alcohol while under 21 Mandatory Insurance Conviction – Driving without mandatory insurance School Bus Violation – Failure to stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off students Zero Tolerance Violation – An alcohol violation by a person under the age of 21

Cancellation Cancellation is the termination of a driver’s license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to a license Reapplication for a driver’s license may be made only after the terms of the cancellation have been met

Cancellation Examples: Medical Condition – Being medically or visual unfit to safely operate a motor vehicle Re-examination Requirement – Failing to appear for reexamination, or failing a portion of the examination Fraudulent Application – Committing a fraudulent offense in the making of an application Ineligible – Not entitled to the license or permit

Denial Denial is the temporary denial of the privilege of applying for a driver’s license A denial can only be entered on the following driving record of an individual under age 18 for one of the following offenses

Denial Examples: Mandatory revocation of driving privileges for offenses listed on page 51 Driving without a valid driver’s license or permit Serious moving violation Crash involving bodily harm or death

Special Driving Permits Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) Allows driving during certain times and along specified routes for work/educational purposes or drug treatment Cannot be issued to a person under 16

Special Driving Permits Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) Issued to a first time DUI offender serving a statutory summary suspension Needed in order to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed in their vehicle A MDDP cannot be issued to a person under 18

Special Permits Occupational Driving Permit (ODP) Issued to professional drivers and allows a person to drive in conjunction with employment This does not apply to commercial drivers

Special Permits Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit (FRP) Issued to a driver for the nonpayment of child support