Driver license suspension

Negligent operator

A negligent operator is a driver with 4 points in 12 months, or 6 points in 24 months, or 8 points in 36 months.

Code	Violation	Points
VC2800.2, VC2800.3	Evading peace officer	2
VC14601, VC14601.1, VC14601.2, VC14601.3, VC14601.4	Driving on suspended license	2
VC21651(b)	Driving on wrong side of divided road	2
VC22348(b)	Driving over 100MPH	2
VC23103	Reckless driving	2
VC23104	Reckless driving with injury	2
VC23109	Speed contest or exhibition of speed	2
VC23140	Minor with >0.05BAC	2
VC23152	Driving under the influence	2
VC23153	Driving under the influence with injury	2
VC31602	Transportation of explosives	2

Driving Under the Influence

DUI Conviction Suspension

Code	Crime	Notes
First offense	4 months suspension
After first offense	1 year suspension

Suspension by court

For a VC20002, a court may order up to a six-month suspension under VC13201(a).

Automatic action by DMV

Upon a conviction of the following, a license is suspended for one year:

• VC20001, pursuant to VC13350(a)(1).

Upon a conviction of the following, a license is suspended for three years: Three or more VC20001s or VC20002s within a year under VC13351(a)(2).

Upon a felony conviction of Penal Code section 245 and a finding by the court that a vehicle was the deadly weapon used to commit the offense, the driver license is permanently revoked.

Discretionary action by DMV

Independent of court action, the DMV may also suspend for a VC20002 conviction under VC13361.