Revocation of one’s driver license is a serious penalty that results from some of the most egregious traffic offenses. Even if a driver’s privileges are taken away, in many cases they will be able to petition for reinstatement of their license. However, there are some circumstances that could result in having one’s driver license permanently revoked.
Losing your driver license, especially if it is for life, will cause major repercussions for your job and ability to provide for yourself and your family. Serious penalties like this demand serious legal representation, and that’s where The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers comes in. Find out how we can contest your license revocation.
What Does it Mean to Have Your License Revoked?
If a driver has too many tickets, drives without insurance, or is ticketed and later convicted of a serious offense, the DMV may suspend their license to drive. Although a suspension is serious, it is not as drastic as a license revocation. Suspension means that you cannot legally drive for a period of time or until you have met certain conditions; however, your license is still intact.
Revocation, on the other hand, means that the DMV takes away your license and you have to apply for a new one. A revocation is generally reserved for more serious traffic offenses such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or being involved in an accident that causes a fatality. Before obtaining a new license in New York, the driver must usually request permission from the DMV once the revocation period ends.
The DMV may impose several conditions such as requiring the driver to take a test again and to pay a license reapplication fee. The individual may also have to pay a separate driver civil penalty before their license is restored. However, the DMV could deny the reapplication if the driver has a high-risk driving record or fails to satisfy other DMV requirements.
What to Know About Permanent Revocation
It is possible to have your driver’s license permanently revoked, especially in these circumstances:
- You have five or more convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, regardless of when they occurred
- You have three or more convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol over the past 25 years, plus a conviction for any other serious offense like being involved in an accident that causes a fatality, two or more convictions that add five points or more to your record, or accumulating at least 20 driving points in the past 25 years
Permanent revocation means just that: you will never be allowed to legally drive again in the state of New York. This could make it difficult to hold down steady employment, which will cause significant financial hardship for you and your family. Fortunately, you do have legal options for fighting the tickets that may lead to revocation.
The Value of Committed Legal Defense
The best way to avoid a revocation is to fight every ticket that could lead to it. This is especially true if you’ve been ticketed for DWI or a speeding infraction (the latter of which could add points to your record and contribute to revocation as mentioned above).
It is the prosecutor’s duty to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the traffic law violation. Your attorney can contest the prosecution’s evidence or argue that your legal rights have been violated. You may also be able to negotiate a plea deal to a lesser offense that won’t put you in jeopardy of revocation.
Are you facing license revocation or a ticket for something that may eventually lead to you losing your license? It’s time to work with the experienced legal team at The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers. Contact us today to get started.
