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Suspended Driver's License Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Driving on public streets and highways is a privilege, not a right. The government can take away your permission to drive, but they usually only do so temporarily.<\/p>\r\n

Many different actions can lead to a driver’s license suspension. Some of these actions are not even related to driving.<\/p>\r\n

This article covers the various scenarios that may result in your driver’s license<\/a> getting suspended. The reasons vary from state to state. Check your state’s department of motor vehicles<\/a> (DMV) for specific driver’s license laws and regulations.<\/p>\r\n

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

Traffic violations that can result in a driver’s license suspension include the following:<\/p>\r\n