License suspensions & Revocations

suspension and revocation

License suspensions & Revocations. Our law firm has assisted THOUSANDS of people get their license driver’s license back after a suspension or revocation.

Conviction of a serious traffic violation or multiple traffic violations can result in the suspension or
revocation of your driver license or privilege to drive in New York State.  It is illegal to drive a
motor vehicle when your driver license or driving privilege is suspended or revoked.

If your license or driving privilege is suspended or revoked, DMV will send a notice (called an “order”)
to the address we have on file.  Be sure to follow the instructions on the order.
To check if your license is suspended or revoked, contact our law firm.

What does it mean if my driver license or driving privilege is suspended?
A suspension means your license or driving privilege will be taken away for a period of time
before it is returned.  You may be required to pay a suspension termination fee.  The suspension
period can be definite (which has a beginning and end date) or indefinite, which does not end
until you take a required action.

If you receive a definite suspension order, it will tell you how long the suspension period will last.
You cannot drive until the suspension period ends, pay a suspension termination fee, and have
a valid driver license. Contact out law firm to see if your license is valid.

Common reasons for definite suspensions are:
•you did not have automobile liability insurance
•you were convicted of an alcohol or drugged driving charge
•you received too many traffic tickets in a certain amount of time
•you did not follow the rules for junior drivers

If you receive an indefinite suspension order, it will tell you what you must do to remove the
suspension, such as answer a traffic ticket, pay a traffic ticket fine or file a
motor vehicle crash report.

Common reasons for indefinite suspensions are:
•you did not answer a traffic ticket
•you did not pay for a traffic ticket fine
•you did not file a motor vehicle accident report
•you failed to pay child support
•you have unpaid NYS tax debts
•you did not have automobile liability insurance

Note:  Your license or driving privilege may be suspended due to a medical condition that affects
your ability to drive safely (Administrative Review Suspensions).

What does it mean if my driver license or driving privilege is revoked?
If you receive an order from DMV saying your license or driving privilege is revoked, this means
your license has been cancelled and you must get a new one when the revocation period ends.
In most cases, before you can get a new license you must first request approval from DMV when
the revocation period is over. You may be required to take the written and driving tests again
and pay a license re­application fee. Your application may be denied if you have a high risk
driving record or fail to meet DMV requirements.  You may also need to pay a driver civil
penalty before your license or driving privilege can be restored.

These are common reasons for revocations
•you operated or permitted operation of a vehicle without insurance
•you were involved in an uninsured motor vehicle accident
•you were convicted of an alcohol or drugged driving charge
•you were convicted of a serious traffic offense or multiple offenses
•you failed a DMV road test
•you made a false statement on an application for a license or registration
•you were a driver in a motor vehicle crash that involved a fatality

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Accumulating too many points on your license for traffic violations can result in serious penalties.

We will aggressively fight each traffic ticket to help you avoid points and the loss of your driving privileges.

Protect Your Driving Privileges! Did you know that when you pay a ticket you are pleading guilty?

Some traffic violations can have very serious repercussions.

Depending on the nature of the traffic violation, some of the potential penalties you could face include:

  • Fines
  • Points
  • Auto insurance rate hikes
  • Driver’s license suspension
  • Jail

Below are some common traffic tickets issued in this County

Speed Restrictions – Article 30
1180 (a) Speed not reasonable/prudent
1180 (d) Speeding in excess of posted limits
1181 (a) Impeding traffic – driving too slowly
1182 1 Unauthorized speed contest (drag race)

Special Stops – Article 29
1172 (a) Disobeyed stop sign
1172 (b) Failed to stop for yield sign when required
1173 Failed to stop – emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building
1174 (a) Passed stopped school bus/lights flashing
1174 (b) Failed to keep school bus halted/lighted
1175 Entered intersection when room unavailable (gridlock)

Turning at Intersections – Article 28
1160 (a) Improper right turn
1160 (b) Improper left turn (two-way)
1160 (c) Improper left turn (one-way)
1160 (d) Failed to turn as required
1161 U-turn at grade/curve
1162 Moved stopped vehicle unsafely
1163 (a) Improper/unsafe turn
1163 (b) Failed to signal for turn
1163 (c) Failed to signal when stopping
1163 (e) Failed to use emergency flashers
1164 (b) No directionals – certain vehicles
1166 (a) Improper right turn off roadway
1166 (b) Improper left turn off roadway
1166 (c) Improper left turn (one-way) off roadway

Right of Way – Article 26
1140 (a) Fail to yield approaching intersection
1140 (b) Driver on left failed to yield in intersection
1141 Fail to yield – left turn
1142 (a) Fail to stop – stop sign/failed to yield
1142 (b) Fail to yield – yield sign
1143 Fail to yield – entering roadway
1144 (a) Fail to yield to author. emergency vehicle
1145 Fail to yield at traffic circle
1146 Fail to exercise due care to avoid collision with bicyclist, pedestrian, or domestic animal
1151 (a) Fail to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk

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