{"id":355879,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/what-conduct-could-lead-to-drivers-license-revocation.html"},"modified":"2023-10-16T08:20:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T13:20:38","slug":"what-conduct-could-lead-to-drivers-license-revocation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info\/what-conduct-could-lead-to-drivers-license-revocation.html","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Driver’s License Get Revoked?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How Does a Driver's License Get Revoked?<\/h1>\n
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The reasons for a driver’s license revocation are similar to offenses that lead to suspension. However, revocation typically has a more serious cause because it is a permanent loss of your license.<\/p>\r\n

Driving on public streets and highways is a privilege, not a right. States have the authority to revoke drivers’ licenses for both moving violations and non-driving-related reasons. Some offenses can even trigger automatic revocation.<\/p>\r\n

If you have a revoked driver’s license, you must wait to apply for a new one. The specific period of time depends on your state’s traffic laws. Your state may deny your application.<\/p>\r\n

This article explains the basics of how your license can be revoked. Check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles<\/a> (DMV) for more details.<\/p>\r\n

Driving-Related Grounds for License Revocation<\/h2>\r\n

All 50 states and the District of Columbia allow driver’s license revocation after multiple traffic violations or traffic ticket points<\/a>. Most states will revoke your license if you drive with a suspended driver’s license.<\/p>\r\n

The following violations can get your driver’s license revoked, typically after multiple or egregious offenses:<\/p>\r\n