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Negligent Operator Suspensions Can Often be Avoided

By Neil Shous, Esq.

A California driver who acquires too many points on his or her driving record can be declared a Negligent Operator and see their driver?s license suspended. This happens if you receive 4 points in a 12 month period, 6 points in a 24 month period, or 8 points in a 36 month period. Points are imposed for accidents, moving violations or criminal traffic offenses such as DUI. Unfortunately many people facing a negligent operator suspension simply acquiesce. They don't realize that the suspension decision can be challenged, often successfully. Every California driver?s licensee has a right to a DMV hearing before this or most other license suspensions can be imposed. The first step is demanding a hearing. This must be done within 10 days of receiving notice from the DMV...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on July 14, 2009 (boomark / email).