Driving on public streets is a privilege, not a right and there are lots of reasons, besides the obvious ones we all know, for which your driver´s license may be suspended or revoked and can lead to an arrest.  Let´s start by defining the meaning of these two terms, their consequences depending on the state, and what they imply for your driving records:

SUSPENSION

A temporary hold for any qualifying violation that deems you to drive for a period of time.  Definite Suspension: a set period of time in which your license will be invalid and depends on the type of violation. Indefinite Suspension: this means that your license will remain invalid until you take the necessary corrective actions.

REASONS FOR SUSPENSION:

• Committing an offense in another state 
• Possession, display, or attempted fraudulent use of a license, permit or identification card issued to another
• Driving without a license
• Driving on an invalid license
• Violation of license classification (like driving a bus without a bus license)
• Fleeing or attempting to elude the police
• Leaving the scene of a property damage accident involving more than $1,000.00 in damages
• Illegal operation of a motor vehicle resulting in death or injury requiring immediate medical treatment
• Two violations of possession or transportation of alcohol in a motor vehicle
• Refusing to submit to chemical testing after a DUI arrest
• Submission to chemical testing which reveals a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater or any amount of drug substance or compound resulting from the unlawful consumption of cannabis or a controlled substance
• The alteration, fictional or fraudulent use of handicapped license plates or parking placards
• Three moving violations within a 12-month period (if you are 21 years of age or older) which result in a total number of points under the level that requires revocation rather than suspension
• Failure to answer a traffic/court summons
• Not carrying auto insurance coverage
• Failing to report an accident
• Passing a school bus while loading/unloading

CONSEQUENCES OF SUSPENSION:

The state will impose a fine, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee and fulfill other terms outlined by the court or the Department of motor vehicles.

REVOCATION:

Losing the privilege of driving for certain driving offenses. 

REASONS FOR REVOCATION:

• Manslaughter
• Negligent homicide
• Committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle
• Use of altered or fictitious license plates
• Altering a disability license plate or parking decal
• Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Failure to stop and give identification at the scene of an accident.
• Reckless driving
• Reckless homicide
• Unlawful blood-alcohol content (BAC) level
• Refusing to take a chemical test
• Impaired driving
• Any blood-alcohol level in a driver under 21 years of age
• Refusing to take a breathalyzer test by a driver under 21 years old
• Driving over the legal speed limit
• Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle
• Careless driving
• Disobeying a traffic signal
• Disobeying a stop sign
• Improper passing
• Failing to stop at a railroad crossing
• Failing to stop for a school bus
• Disobeying a school crossing guard
• Too many traffic ticket-points
• Driving with a suspended license
• Driving under the influence
• Suspended, canceled, or subject to disqualification
• Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death (hit and run)
• Drag racing/street racing
• Three or more convictions for moving violations (two or more if you are under 21)
• Aggravated fleeing and eluding the police
• Operating a commercial motor vehicle when your driving privileges are revoked, suspended, canceled, or subject to disqualification.
• Three offenses of reckless driving within 12 months

CONSEQUENCES OF REVOCATION:

It lasts for a minimum of one year or more, depending on the offense and the record of the previous violation. You will need to appear for a hearing. A revoked license cannot be reinstated, it requires going through the process of applying for a new one, and in some cases, the state may deny your application. A driver´s license revocation will also affect your ability to get car insurance.

NON-DRIVING RELATED VIOLATIONS:

Some states have a list of curious nondriving violations that can cause the suspension of a driver´s license:

• Failure to pay child support
• Underage possession, consumption, or purchase of tobacco
• Failing to pay your federal student loans
• Skipping school with unexcused absences for more than 15 days within a 90-day period
• Writing bad checks on purpose
• Operating a boat while drunk
• Failing to pay debts to the state
• Vandalism and drawing graffiti on public buildings
• Advocating the overthrow of the government
• Operating an amusement ride while intoxicated
• Parental right to withdraw minor children’s permission to obtain a driver´s license

M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

–Follow the traffic regulations

-Drive safely and responsibly

-Keep all your documents updated and close at hand while driving

-Be respectful of law enforcement officers, drivers, and pedestrians

In case your license is suspended, you can count on M&M freight and logistics to transport your vehicle to a safe place. For further information, inquiries, and questions, please call 877 957 4878.