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Remember! Driving is not a right, it is a privilege.
Grounds Requiring Refusal of License
The Department of Motor Vehicles SHALL REFUSE to issue a license to a person who:
is not of the required age (must be at least 16 for provision license)
cannot pass written and driving DMV examinations
did not surrender a license from another state or jurisdiction
holds a license that has been suspended or revoked by any jurisdiction
has corrected vision that is worse than 20/200
Driver’s License Renewal
It is against the law to drive with an expired driver’s license. The DMV issues a driver’s license for five years. The driver’s license expires on your birthday in the year reflected on the driver’s license. Planning ahead is a key to avoid license expiration.
The DMV sends a renewal notice to your address of record about two months before your driver’s license expires. Stick to the following guidelines when it comes to your driver’s license renewal:
Make sure your address is current with DMV
Follow the instructions on the renewal notice
If you do not receive a renewal notice, go online or call to make an appointment to renew your driver license.
Driver’s License Extension
If you happen to be away from California, you may request a free one-year extension prior to your driver’s license expiration. It can be accomplished by mailing your request to DMV, P.O. Box 942890, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001. Remember to include your name, driver’s license number, birth date, California residence address, and out-of-state address. Note, limited-term drivers are not eligible for this extension.
Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked
If you are operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license, you can be fined and jailed and your vehicle may be impounded.
A person convicted of driving while his/her driving privilege was suspended or revoked shall be punished as follows:
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Offense/Description
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Maximum Penalties
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Driving while revoked for reckless or negligent operator
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6 months and/or $1,000. Minimum 5 days and $300
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If filed as an infraction
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$250
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Driving while revoked for a DUI
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Without probation:
6 months and/or $1,000 Minimum 10 days and $300
With probation:
6 months and/or $1,000 Minimum 10 days
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