Suspension temporarily removes your privilege to drive; revocation removes it entirely until MVD investigates and you qualify again. Driving uninsured, skipping court, or misusing a license can cost you your license too.
Revocation
Removal of your privilege to drive, required by law on conviction of certain offenses. It stays revoked after the period ends until an investigation is completed.
Handbook p. 61 ↗Suspension
Temporary removal of your driving privilege, after a review of your record or when required by law.
Handbook p. 62 ↗Know the rule
To reinstate after revocation: pay the application fee and a $20 reinstatement fee; you may need an SR-22 Certificate of Insurance and a written, vision and road test.
Handbook p. 61 ↗Your privilege will be revoked for (among others):
- Any homicide or aggravated assault involving use of a vehicle
- Any felony in which a vehicle is used
- Perjury about the ownership or operation of a vehicle
- Failing to stop and render aid after a crash you're involved in
- Two or more DUI convictions, or aggravated DUI
- Causing death or serious physical injury by use of a vehicle
Know the rule
Two or more convictions for reckless driving or racing on highways bring a suspension. Revocation is also possible for failing a required retest, being medically or physically unable to drive, or endangering the public.
Handbook p. 62 ↗A vehicle shall be impounded or immobilized when the driver:
- Has a suspended or revoked driving privilege for any reason
- Has never had a valid license or permit and has no out-of-state license
- Is driving without a required, functioning certified ignition interlock device
- Lacks required insurance and is in a crash causing property damage, injury or death
Know the rule
If cited for driving on a revoked or suspended license, your vehicle may be impounded for up to 30 days. If convicted, you may be eligible for a restricted license.
Handbook p. 64 ↗Convicted of no proof of insurance (license, registration and plates suspended)
| Violation | Suspension |
|---|---|
| First | 3 months |
| Second within 36 months | 6 months |
| Third or more within 36 months | 1 year |
Know the rule
Your signature on a citation is a promise to appear. If you fail to appear or pay a fine, the court directs MVD to suspend your license, Courts report delinquent fines and failures to appear, and MVD then blocks renewal of your vehicle registrations.
Handbook p. 64 ↗Know the rule
Under 18: using false ID to obtain nitrous oxide brings a 6-month suspension for a first offense and 12 months for subsequent offenses, plus possible fines or jail.
Handbook p. 65 ↗Know the rule
Displaying a license you know is canceled, revoked, suspended, fictitious or altered — or altering or obtaining a false license — brings suspension and possible fines or jail.
Handbook p. 65 ↗Know the rule
To appeal an MVD suspension or revocation order, request a hearing from the Executive Hearing Office within the time the law allows, or you may lose the right.
Handbook p. 68 ↗Put it into practice
Your insurance lapsed and you were convicted of no proof of insurance for the second time in 30 months. Expect a 6-month suspension of your license, registration and plates.