At the hearing, you will have the opportunity to present evidence (documentation) and testify on your behalf to show why your license should not be suspended or revoked. Based on all the evidence, the hearing officer will determine if your license will be suspended, placed on probation, or revoked. At the end of the suspension or revocation period, you may apply for a new license and you must show proof of financial responsibility.

Suspension by Judge

In accordance with California driving law, a judge may suspend the license of anyone convicted:

Of breaking speed laws or reckless driving for up to:

• 30 days on the first conviction,

• 60 days on a second conviction, and

• Six months on a third or subsequent conviction.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Hit-and-run.

• Engaging in lewd conduct and prostitution in a vehicle within 1000 feet of a residence.

• Assaulting a driver, passenger, bicyclist, or pedestrian when the offense occurs on a highway (road rage). The person may be required to complete a court-approved anger management course. Failure to stop as required at a railway grade crossing.

• Felony or misdemeanor offense of recklessly fleeing a law enforcement officer.

• Regardless of point count, many serious California driving law offenses in which a vehicle is used are punishable by heavy penalties such as fines and/or imprisonment