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Suspended License Information for California

Updated on Tue, 12/27/2011

While some motorists regard driving as a basic right, the fact is that operating a motor vehicle is a privilege that must be earned and maintained by demonstrating safe and lawful driving. Under certain circumstances, an individual's California driver's license may be suspended or revoked for a specific length of time, depending on the person's driving record or history, and the particular violation(s).

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REASONS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS

There are a variety of reasons why your California driver's license might be suspended. Some of these are related to specific driving violations, while others may be due to violation of other State laws. Following are some of the most common reasons for a California driver's license to be suspended or revoked.

  • Excessive Moving Violations. The state of California operates on a point system, in which drivers accumulate points on their license for every moving violation they commit. If you accumulate 4 points in a year or six points in 2 years or 8 points in 3 years, your license will be suspended. If you accumulate too many points, you will be put on driving probation for a year and your license may also be suspended or revoked.
  • The Negligent Operator Treatment System Program (NOTS). Drivers in California who are 18 years and older are affected by this program. This program is based on a series of negligent operator points which are added to your driving license over a specific period of time. Warning letters will be issued to you for the same. More information on this program can be found here.
  • Driving Under the Influence. Your California driver's license will be suspended if you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The length of the suspension depends on the severity of the violation and whether it is a first or repeat offense. A first time offense (if you are over 21 years and you took a chemical test and the result was 0.08% body alcohol content) will see your license being suspended for four months. A second offense for the same within 10 years will result in suspension for a year. If you are under 21 years of age and you took a chemical test and the result was 0.01% BAC or more, your license will be suspended for a year.
  • Refusal of a Drug/ Alcohol Test or a Failed Test. If you refuse to take a blood or alcohol or urine test, you can get your license suspended or revoked.
  • Driving with a Suspended License or no License. Driving with a suspended license will lead to an increase in the length of the suspension, and you may also be imprisoned for up to five years. The duration of the additional suspension varies depending on the reason for the underlying suspension. Your driver's license may also be suspended if you do not have your license with you while you are driving.
  • Driving without Insurance. All motor vehicles driven in California must be properly insured. Failure to provide proof of valid auto insurance can result in your license being suspended. Your license will be suspended for four years if you are found to be driving without insurance. It may be returned to you after the first year, if you submit the proof of insurance to the DMV. You will need to ensure that you continue the insurance fro the next three years as well.
  • Other Driving-Related Violations. Your California driver's license may also be suspended if you engage in reckless driving, are found to be at fault in a fatal accident, or if you abandon your vehicle on a public highway. If you fail to report an accident within 10 days and where another person was injured or killed, or if incurred damages exceeded $750, you are liable to have your license suspended. You will need to file a "Report of Traffic Accident" for this.
  • Physical or Psychological Disqualification. The DMV's Chief Administrator can order a re-examination of any person who may not be fit to drive. An individual's driving privileges may be suspended if the re-examination finds they are physically or psychologically unable to drive safely.
  • Medical Conditions. If you suffer from a loss of consciousness, poor judgment, poor vision, lack of agility or decreased alertness, you may face a license suspension. For more information on this, check here.
  • Vandalism. If you are found guilty of vandalism, your license can be suspended for a year. If you are not old enough to drive, your right to apply for a driver's license can be delayed by a year.
  • Non-Driving Reasons for License Suspension. A variety of non-driving violations or issues can result in your license being suspended. These include: not responding to a DMV notice or not appearing in court; failing to pay traffic tickets, fines or surcharges; and not paying child support. If you default on your child support payments, your license can be suspended. In this case you will be given a temporary license for 150 days. You will need to contact the Department of Child Services (DCSS) about this.

If you believe your license has been suspended due to one of the reasons listed above it is advisable to speak with a Traffic Ticket Attorney or DUI Attorney.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED

Having your California driver's license suspended is a serious matter and it is essential to adhere to State law in the event that your license is suspended. The three most important things to be aware of following a license suspension are:

  1. If your license has not already been taken away from you in court, you must surrender it to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. You can surrender your license in person at a DMV office, or mail it to: 
    Driver License Inquires

    Department of Motor Vehicles
    


    P.O. Box 942890
    


    Sacramento, CA 94290-0001
  2. While your license is suspended, you are not permitted to drive. If you are found driving with a suspended license, you may be imprisoned for up to five years, and/or the length of your suspension may be increased.
  3. After your suspension is over, you will receive a written notice of restoration, with instructions on how to restore your license. Do not drive until you have completed the necessary steps and received a valid, replacement license from the California DMV.
  4. You can also apply for a restricted license in person or at a local DMV office. Depending on your circumstances you may be allowed to drive (only) to work and back.

APPEALING A SUSPENSION

If you receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the DMV, and you wish to challenge the suspension, you may request a hearing in court. An administrative law judge or the DMV Chief Administrator will hear your case, and determine whether your driver's license should be suspended or not. In addition, drivers whose license may be suspended due to accumulating excessive points may be eligible to enroll in a Driver Improvement Program. Completing a Driver Improvement Program removes three points from the current driving record, and in some cases can enable an individual to avoid having his license suspended.

RESTORING YOUR LICENSE

You will receive a Notice of Restoration from the DMV after you have completed your suspension period. The notice will include complete instructions regarding how to get your license back. Generally, you will need to:

  1. Pay a restoration fee of $125. If you are younger than 21, and your license was suspended under the zero tolerance laws, you will have to pay $100. The fee can be paid in person at a local DMV office[http://www.dmv.com/redirect?url=http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/TypesFacilitiesHours.htm ].
  2. Apply for a standard license renewal to obtain a new license.
  3. If your license was suspended due to negligent operator points you will have to:
  4. Pay a reissue fee to the DMV and also pay fines to the court.
  5. Show proof of auto insurance.
  6. Complete the negligent operator probation period successfully - i.e. without violating any traffic rules or being involved in an accident.
  7. If your license was suspended due to DUI:
  8. You will have to complete the mandatory probation period.
  9. Pay the reissue fee to the DMV.
  10. Show proof of auto insurance (California Insurance Proof Certificate, SR-22).
  11. Complete a DUI Treatment Program and file a Notice of Completion Certificate (DL 101).
  12. Pay the required court fines.
  13. A restricted license may be issued to you during your probation period if certain reinstatement requirements are met.
  14. If your license was suspended due to a medical condition:
  15. You will have to provide a satisfactory Driver Medical Evaluation (DS 326) and other information stating that the condition no longer exists and you are able to drive the vehicle.
  16. If your license was suspended because you failed to pay a traffic violation (FTP) or appear in court (FTC), you need to:
  17. Pay your fines or appear in court.
  18. Pay the reissue fee to the DMV.
Note that after your license is restored, you will be subject to a Mandatory Probation Period of one year, during which any new violations may result in an additional suspension of your California driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Reviews of Suspended License Information for California

Submitted by hikaru51 on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 18:39.

I was caught driving with a suspended license last month. My car was impounded etc. Luckilly, I was able to get everything straightened out, my license reinstated and I got my car back. I had a court date this morning written on the ticket that the officer gave me. When I showed up, the court both criminal and traffic had no record of me being called to appear. I was told that I needed to call both courts continuously to find out when I needed to appear. Is there anything I can do to get this resolved?

Submitted by chrisinla on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 04:38.

My license was suspended in 2009 because I failed to deal with a seatbelt violation. I have opted to continue driving in the meantime and did so without incident until last weekend when I was pulled over for speeding. I assumed that were I to be pulled over for a traffic violation while driving illegally, the consequences would be serious and immediate. But all the CHP officer (on a bike) did last Saturday was ask for the usual documentation and then issue a speeding ticket without comment on the status of my license.

Is there something I should do proactively (i.e. before the court date for the speeding ticket) to insure I don't face jail time or additional substantial fines. Does the fact that the officer in this case neglected to deal with the suspension or even check my license have any bearing on how/when I ultimately get my license re-instated?

Submitted by syd on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 15:57.

my lisence was suspended last november because of a traffice violation, i was speeding a year prior to it being suspended. i had set up payment plan with the court it was a total of 270$ and my plan was for 40$ per month. I was on my last month last summer and I could not pay the last 44$ due to the economy being so beat. i called the court to ask for an extension and they said they could not give me one. I was furious since I was being so faithful to them making my payments each month and on time and they could not help me out. So a month later they added a 300$ assessment to my ticket and they suspended my lisence. So i had to pay a full 344$ plus 226$ for speeding, like come on? really? funny how our own country aka the greatest country, keeps screwing us american's over.

Submitted by jovega2010 on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 18:02.

i got pulled over without a permit last year for having a back light out. i got a ticket of about $350. i payed it off in three months. can i still get my permit after paying the ticket and almost year with no traffic violation or any trouble with the laws

Submitted by danderson82 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 21:36.

I had received a dui and refused the field test, so i was told that my license would be revoked for 3 years. However I just got off the phone with the DMV and they told me i was eligible for a restricted license. Is this at all reasonable or sound right, because it doesnt sound right to me. It just doesnt sound right to me. please someone with experience or knowledge of how this works please let me know.

Submitted by monicah on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 22:19.

So I just got in a wreck, not that bad, but I don't have insurance yet because I literally Just bought it. I've never had a car before now and I've been living and going to school in LA for the past 2 years. Could I still get my license suspended? I was told if you are living here as a student you don't have to get a CA id... and so since I've been a student this whole time and never had a car, how could they get me? I'm so confused and I'll be pissed if it gets suspended...

Submitted by jap on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 07:25.

is it possible that your license will get suspended if some people reported you as a bad driver? Cause earlier i was driving and then the car infront of me sudden break and then i tried to not hit that car so i change lane and then my car slipped from fast lane all the way to the slow lane. and then i slow down and there was old guy pulled me over and then i pulled over and he just starts yelling at me, and he said that he will report me to DMV safety cause im bad driver. I am very positive that I didnt hit his.

Submitted by rolo26 on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 01:23.

I was driving my dad's car when I was involved in an accident. I was not under the insurance so I paid all the damage that was done to the other vehicle. Now my license is suspended because I did not provide Financial Responsibility. So my dad's car was insured by not me, is that enough to suspend my license?

Submitted by bonbon123 on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 18:12.

Did you ever find the answer to your question? I'm going through the same thing right now, not sure what to do!

Submitted by TEAMWILSON on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 18:47.

My drivers license has been suspended because of failure to pay traffic tickets. I need to drive to work , to pick my kids up from school and to doctors appointments. How do I apply for a restrictive license in order o do limited driving?

Submitted by rovert76 on Sun, 08/07/2011 - 22:21.

Driver's license suspended for unpaid parking ticket, which after not being paid on time resulted in a $300 civil assessment on top of the the parking ticket. Not being able to come up with the $450 at the time, but needed to work, I was pulled over and then cited for driving on a suspended license. I paid payments on the fees, but while doing so, I was pulled over again and again cited for driving on a suspended license. I haven't any moving violations. This is because I failed to pay the original parking ticket on time. I have made payments in amounts many times more than the cost of the original ticket. This last time I was pulled over, my car was taken and impounded for 30 days. I did not have the money to get my car back, so it was sold at auction. The fees I need to pay are now over $2000 and has been sent to the Franchise Tax Board for collection. I am told I cannot make the payments, but must come up with the total amount due in one lump sum. I have gone to court and denyed a restricted license more than once. I have no car, no money, and am about to be fired due to difficulty getting to work as on the bus it takes nearly 3 hours to get to work one way and the bus is not always on time. My family members no longer want to give me a ride. Is there anything I can do?

Submitted by shannin13 on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 04:25.

Im in this exact same boat guys! Its total BS/ FTB took my return this year, and all that is left is 710.00, from initial 3200$. Mostly fees. Since FTB took?paid some of fees, NOBODY can tell me how to pay the remaining 710! WTF?? My life sits in limbo between DMV, FED TAX Board, and Courts. The kicker? I did community service hours, 135 hours to erase the majority of fines. Apparently I was supposed to pay a 30$ fee when i turned in my hours....didnt know this. they mailed my original hours back to me (wrong name on envelope), ant WRONG address, similar street. And I'm penalized for this? so unfair....worst part, my license is supended, but ALSO EXPIRED within the time this is all going on. Lovely.......

Submitted by ghost562 on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 00:02.

If my cousins 15 and got his license suspended for possession of marijuana and does not own a license than when will his license suspension take in affect.

Submitted by victoria valenti on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 22:07.

I was driving someone else car,my license is suspended but can the DMV suspended the other person license if that was the car I was driving, the other person was not driving i was

Submitted by MiamiBeach1 on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 21:22.

If someone has a suspended license from another state, is it possible to go to California DMV and obtain one? Will it pop up that his drivers license is suspended in another state?

Submitted by Scottt on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 15:20.

Answer

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 22:48.

I lost my license due to unpaid fines i have bout 700.00 paid off and the paper they sent me said the liability amount is 668.00 what does that mean and can i try and get my license back now?

Submitted by 2005lancer on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 10:04.

All My D.U.I. fees are paid, I purchased my auto insurance and got my SR22, filed it at dmv santa ana. I renewed my licence and paid my registration fees but I still canot get my licence plate tags. What do I do?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 04:52.

Justice for all is crap. I just came across some very interesting stats. According to the 2010 California census there are 37,741,885 people in California.

28,490,000 are white americans

1,294,000 are blacks and hispanics combined

44.8% of non-dui black and hispanic American drivers have their license suspended

3.2% of non-dui white Americans drivers have their license suspended

Now for just DUI cases 38.65 % in california are white americans

black and hispanic combined is 12.7 % not counting asian and pIslanders

Is this why they have our races on our license? So if the court didnt know the races of people would we all have the same penalties?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 03:06.

I unknowingly had my license suspened, I went to grad school in the bay area, and after i walked the stage I went home to Texas for a year to be with family that ive missed while in school. I stayed for 8 mths and the moved back to California ( San Diego) for work in research lab. I lived and work trouble free for a year, and in Jan. my apt was broken into, I call the cops to make a report and all he wanted was to run my license and criminal history which I had none, but what came up was 1 unpaid parking tickets on campus in 2009 and a camera red light, and told me I had a suspended license and took it. I then called the county where my ticket was held, and paid the parkng ticket which was just 100.00 but the red light ticket was diffrent, I wanted to pay but it was 880.00 plus court cost and dmv 125.00 fee and I was like why no one contacted me and she said we sent the ticket to the last known address and I asked her what address she gave me the wrong address, it was the previous owner, turned out that was the same day i just bought the truck and was driving home and the next day i reg. it in my name, I even faxed them the bill of sale and all she said was its not their fault they sent it to the wrong address. I said ill pay but minus the extra charges, because i was not notified and i did what I was supposed to do. I was a entry level biochem researcher that mainly did findings and rush them to diffrent lab for cancer and other mutation forms of illness so me driving was 75% of my job. I lost that job when they did monthly insurance purpose checks on staff. Im now onn edd and without a license I cant drive and look for a job and a lawyer is just as much as the tickets and fines, and since there are no partial payments im stuck, edd barely pays my rent.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/30/2011 - 15:26.

Dude that's rough. Sorry man. I'm on the being shafted side of the government too.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 06:51.

i got my license taken due to a dui, but when i went to court the case had been suspended, i was told by the clerk to go to the dmv and get my license back but know the dmv wont let me'

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 08:16.

My car was impounded because my brother-in-law didn't have a license. We went to the tow company to try and get the car. Of course they wouldn't release the car, but while I was inside my brother-in-law went to my car got in and drove it out of the tow yard. He told me he was going to do this, but I didn't believe him. Well the cops came looking for the car. It is hidden away and I pretended to be pissed that the tow company lost my car. Everyone thinks I know where the car is. Truth is I don't. But what do we do now. If I get the car back can they arrest me for driving my own car.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 12:01.

Suspending an individuals drivers license because of non payment of child support is unconstitutional.

Department of Motor Vehicle must only limit its regulatory activities related to those of motor vehicle and traffic safety related issues.

In a just judicial system, punishment can be only imposed, when an individual has been found guilty after being charged and has been subjected to due process.

Since in Child support service system, No man is charged with a sin, offense or a crime and there has never been a due process, the collaboration of DMV with the DCSS is simply a conspiracy committed to bring harm against one's individual rights.

Suspending licenses, levying Bank accounts , Garnishing Wages, are the modern forms of Inhumane punishment against delinquent individuals.

Per Constitutional of United States of America, No man can be punished Twice for the same crime, after he has been found guilty It is called Double Jeopardy. But again, in 21st century America, still Government has the ability to violate the mans constitutional rights and get away with it in a broad day light. Delinquency is not a crime even in back villages of Pakistan.

Driving is not a privilege, is an absolutely necessity to the mans survival.

Harboring illegal aliens is Felony. It is a Federal Law. The Federal Government is in violation of its own laws.

Democracy, Hypocrisy, Democracy, Hypocrisy, ummm , what can i say?

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 01:55.

Do you ever think about the children? It is called child support for a reason; it helps children obtain there goals, meet medical and dental expenses, go to school with comfortable shoes and clothing, have a haircut and a healthy lunch. Your individual rights were waived when you decided to become a father to a child, certainly not a parent or you would be happy to support your child no matter what!

Submitted by lora73 on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 20:21.

Bunch of BS!!!!!!!!! I am a mother of two that does not live in a good area and asked my Aunt if they could stay with her for school and was agreed upon. So I moved my kids to a better area and seen them every weekend and made sure they were taken care of. But I had to give temporary custody of them so they could go to the best school available. And it back fired and was stuck trying to pay 650.00 a month in child support but yet I made sure the kids never wanted for anything, school, music camp, football camp etc.... and trying to pay my rent and bill and take care of the boys and pay child support, this state sucks and I got my license suspended and fired from my job due to suspension and ended up homeless and unable to see my kids everyweekend. So go jump off your highhorse ok. i took great care of my kids until the government came in and spit all over my parade.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 02:49.

I so agree with you, they only punish the poor, while Paris hilton can get stop 4 times in one month and nothing happens. People need to realize the law only is made to punish the non rich

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 21:07.

I fainted, (confirmed with medical tests) and was told not to drive. Have not driven for 1 month. Had the medical evaluation form filled out and now must send that into the Driver Safety Branch. I feel like I'm being punished for doing the right thing and checking out may medical episode. I'm afraid my papers are going to slog through the system and leave me without driving for months. There has to be a faster way to resolve cases that do not fall into the category of real medical issues. The is stressful for me and my family.

Submitted by allanbin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 00:07.

Hi,

My son recently fainted and we are facing the same issue. Any pointers for how to get through the situation. My son is not driving now but appears ok

Submitted by Christinabelvedere on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 07:18.

I understand totally. I feel like my rights have been stripped. I went in today and due to the fact that I passed out he suspended my license. Ido not have a problem driving. You have got to be kidding me. Anyhow..I am very interested to hear what has happened to you since this post. I was just told today it is being suspended. Did a bit of research and there is a DMV form Note:15. You will have to provide a satisfactory Driver Medical Evaluation (DS 326) and other information stating that the condition no longer exists and you are able to drive the vehicle. This I believe is my next bet. What was your next step?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 20:52.

I have recently gotten a call from an insurance company claiming that I was involved in an accident which I actually had no part in. My former neighbor claims that I hit his parked vehicle. This did not actually happen and there are no witnesses to claim otherwise. However, his insurance company is trying to tell me that they can suspend my license if I don't respond to his claim. Is this actually possible, or is the insurance company just trying to scare me?

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 02:18.

I imagine that if you fight it, you could win. Don't just roll over, if not for yourself, then for everyone elses rights as well. Unless you're already on a "probabtion" from driving of some kind.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 15:38.

i had my lisense suspended when i was a freshmen in high school but even then i didnt have a lisense i did not then nor do i have one now i still have an other 3 months till my suspension is over but i never got a notice from the dmv. am i still able to get my permit even though my lisense is supposed to be suspended? how can i know for sure if my lisense did get suspended.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/17/2011 - 16:50.

I got a "Notice of Intent to Suspend" and to provide proof of liability insurance which could be done via the internet. I can not find a link to provide this information to the DMV. Could you help to find this link? Thank You.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/17/2011 - 16:49.

I got a "Notice of Intent to Suspend" and to provide proof of liability insurance which could be done via the internet. I can not find a link to provide this information to the DMV. Could you help to find this link. Thank You.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 03:38.

I had my license revoked due to a DUI in February 2010. I have had a restricted license to get to and from work. I will be able to get my regular license back on February 14, 2011. In order to get the restricted license I had to file an SR-22 form. It has been less than a year since I filed the form. Do I need to do this again in order to receive my regular license?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/23/2011 - 22:24.

there is a person in los angeles driving on a suspended lic and no auto insurance yet this person has been stop and nothing as been done to stop this and she drive with children in car and has had many accidents and still nothing as been done why is this

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 02:01.

Have you tried reporting or speaking with police upon the matter? Eventually she wil!l be caught, they always do. My mother thought driving with no license, registration, and insurance was going to last. It did for a couple of years. Yes 2 years! But eventually, the right cop got her and took her car. I love my mother to death but I'm not for going that far into risking being arrested and she knew the results behind what she was doing was wrong.

Submitted by manny1121 on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 01:49.

LA County suspended my license for child support, since that time, I have paid a number of fines from being pulled over (just random stops and dui check points). I had a child support amendment court date, but they still won't release my license from their end. I will be a college graduate in may 2011, but many of the careers that I have applied for require a drivers license and I can't seem to get any help in resolving this matter. Does anyone have any good advice or know a good knowledgable lawyer that can help me.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 21:42.

im an older lady who just had his graduation at ucla and his dad never wanted to pay its your kid pay what you can so you show the courts your tring otherwise stop complaining and beind a dead beat dad who doesnt pay child suport cuz now im going throughit all again this time all the way to him loosing his lic so be a good dad pay your suport.

woman from lake tahoe

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 21:01.

I shall simply say to be silent on matters in which you do not know the full situation. I do not know this mans sitjuation but I haven't been ABLE to pay child support due to me getting arrested then fired and being unemployed for R months. No one wants to hire someone with a record. All I did was I had a loaded gun(used for work) in my trunk when I went to my exes house. She came by and took a bunch of my stuff and I forgot to take out the gun. Because of that I spent a month sleeping in my car. I got evicted. My car taken away. My license revoked. No job. No food for weeks at a time. I can no longer be a security guard like I was. And I don't have experience in anything else. I'm 20 years old and frankly. Old woman from lake tahoe I think you should go complain elsewhere because worse things can happen. Oh yeah did I mention that my ex is the one who cheated and won't let me see my kids.

Sincerely, emo papabear

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 13:42.

Quit blaming your situation on other things. You messed up by not finding a way to pay for you children. Did you ever wonder how your kids were eating or if they were eating. Why do these losers need a license when obviously they aren't working to pay their support for their kids, but I'm sure they are spending the money they do earn on going out themselves. Sorry your ex cheated, but thats no excuse not to provide for your children!!!!! A MAD, MAD MOTHER

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 00:52.

I had to do the same thing,so i went to court an received 50% custody,why should the mother always get custody and the father has to work to pay the mother to sit on her ass!! if i have to pay for the mother to raise the child then she shouldn't have the child.most of the time the mother does not use that money for the child, but for herself.wake up men!! fight for your rights,it's time for women to accept some responsibility and accountability.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/05/2011 - 09:03.

I think suspending deadbeat parents, or anyones license's for anything other then driving related offenses is a tragically mis-guided "tool". It makes as much sense as breaking one of their legs to enforce payment. Here in California, not being allowed to drive can and at times, does culminate into the loss of everything.....your job, your car...your home. your dignity.... The whole encharito..If your thinking that, if the dead beat's "paid" their support payments like any responsible human, they could of avoided loseing everything...your absolutely right. But the vast majority of these so called dead beats got behind not because they refused to pay,but because they were unable to pay because of financial difficulty. Taking away their further ability to make money and catch up on their debt should be avoided, not embraced.

Submitted by evonne77 on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 00:39.

I just found that my driver's license was suspended because I missed a telephone appointment regarding information from my doctor. I missed that call because my cell phone wasn't functioning properly and it registered as a missed call. I called to ask to reschedule the phone interview. The earliest appointment available is January 5th, 2010. My license has been suspended until then, even though I've done nothing wrong. Isn't there anyway this can be resolved? I am in a doctor's care and now I can't drive to my doctor appointments! I live in Santa Barbara, and routinely go to UCLA Medical Center for blood work and prescription renewal. Can't the interview be rescheduled in a timely manner? I can't go holiday shopping? or visit friends and family because my license is suspended over a missed telephone call? Please help.

Submitted by Alanjan on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 20:42.

I got a traffic ticket and I haven't been able to pay it, I have already pleaded guilty to a judge, asked for an extension and got it, unfortunately I am a student and I haven't found work to pay off this ticket, so now the court have forwarded my violation to GC services and I have to pay them 480 dollars. And they are threatening to suspend my license, which seems bad for both parties because if they do that I wont be able to go look for work to pay for the ticket.

But my question really is if they do suspend my license and I file an appeal at the DMV do I have any kind of chance of getting an extension on the fine I have to pay, because these people at GC services are not very good at listening.

Submitted by badfish88 on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 22:09.

my license was suspended due to driving on expired license and failing to pay the fees. It has now been over a year, I still owe nearly 3000 dollars due to tickets and towing and impound fees. The debt has been passed on to the California state franchise tax board, and they claim I can not get my license back untill I have paid in full, They are garnishing my wages, but due to having no license I'm not making much. I'm up for a promotion, but need to be able to travel, thus kind of a catch 22. Any reccomendations?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 21:47.

i think if your wages have already been garnished and therefor it is being paid for dmv should at least give u a to and from work Laurie from tahoe

Submitted by spfaupusa on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 21:24.

I had my brother in law's car impounded because I was driving on a suspended license. I was pulled over at a routine check point. They tell me that they can't release the car to my brother in-law who is the registered owner until I clear up my license issues. There is a 30 day hold on the car. What can or do I need to do so my brother in-law can get his car back? Please help! I know.....I'm an idiot and I feel really bad that my brother in-law is in this situation because of me. Help!

Submitted by hd4us2 on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 00:37.

If your brother-in law was AWARE of the fact you were driving on a suspended and still let you drive his car, then YES, they can hold his car for 30 days.

If he did not know your license was suspended prior to letting you drive his car and can prove it to the agency (CHP, or PD ) who had it towed with 30 day hold they may release it to him sooner. He would still have to pay all towing and storage fees.