Driving with a Suspended License
Getting behind the wheel again—legally.
These days, being able to drive your own car is almost a necessity in order to go where you want, when you want. But it’s possible to lose that freedom. Do you have a suspended license due to an administrative license suspension? Are you facing a DMV hearing? Have you received an order of suspension? Are you facing a competency hearing? You need an experienced San Diego suspended license attorney like the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter on your side. We’ll fight to get your driving privileges back so you can drive to all the places you need to go—like work, home, the doctor, and to your children’s school.
Protect your livelihood. Call the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881
for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Reasons why you might have your license revoked:
- DUI
If you’re caught behind the wheel after drinking, your license is revoked. If it’s your second or third time, the penalties are even higher.
- Accumulating excessive points.
The DMV maintains a record of all your traffic convictions using what is known as the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS). If you get too many points within a short period, your license can be revoked, at least for a while.
- Not having proof of financial responsibility.
When you drive, you are required to have insurance. If you don’t, you can lose your license. If you are involved in an accident, the DMV will check with your insurance company to verify that you were adequately covered at the time of the accident. If you weren’t, the DMV will suspend your license for one year.
- Drinking before you turn 21.
If you’re caught drinking before you’re 21, you will lose your license for one year or until you turn 18, whichever is later.
- Refusing a drug or alcohol test.
If you’re pulled over to the side of the road by a police officer, you must take a drug or alchohol test if an officer asks you. If you refuse, your license will be taken away.
- Failing to respond to a traffic ticket.
When you receive a traffic ticket, you have to either pay the fine or appear in court. If you don’t, the DMV might take away your license.
What an experienced San Diego suspended license attorney can do for you.
You need a lawyer familiar with nuances of the DMV system.
If you are dealing with a suspension, revocation, or re-examination, you need an experienced attorney who can assist you through the very confusing DMV process. You can’t simply just walk into court and hope for the best. You need an attorney who understands the nuances of the law. There are many times when a charge for a suspended license has been incorrectly filed. Police officers and prosecutors are very busy and frequently make mistakes. An experienced suspended license lawyer will easily be able to spot a mistake and know how to address it.
Get back on the road.
The best way to get your license reinstated is to call an experienced suspended license attorney. So don’t delay in calling the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Give us a call today and we’ll get started on improving your situation.