Alabama Driver Manual Chapter 2 You May Lose

Alabama Driver Manual Chapter 2 You May Lose Your LIcense

You May Lose Your License • You are responsible for obeying all traffic laws. • If convicted of a violation you will be punished by the court system. • You can also lose your license through cancellation, revocation, suspension, or disqualification.

Reinstatement Fees Canceled, Suspended or Revoked License require a reinstatement fee of no less than $100 in addition to meeting other requirements of state law before re-licensing. • Failure to surrender license as directed will result in additional $50 fee. • Drug related charges require an additional $75 fee. • Suspensions resulting from non payment of child support require an additional $50 fee when reinstating the license.

License Cancellation (Cannot Receive Back) • Director of Public Safety is authorized to cancel any driver license upon determining that a person was not entitled to the license. • Failing to give required or correct information on a driver license application or committing any fraud in making an application is also grounds for license cancellation.

Revocation (Can apply for a new License) • • A driver license may be revoked if a driver is convicted of certain offenses. After the period of revocation has expired, the driver may apply for a new driver license and will be required to take and pass the complete examinations. The Director of Public Safety must revoke a license upon receiving a record of conviction for: Ø Manslaughter or homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. Ø Driving or being in actual physical control of vehicle while Intoxicated upon second or subsequent conviction. Ø Driving a motor vehicle while a habitual user or under the influence of a controlled substance upon a second or subsequent conviction. Ø Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony. Ø Failure to stop, render aid, or identify yourself in a vehicle accident. Ø Perjury or making false statements relating to ownership or operation of vehicle. Ø Three reckless Driving Convictions in 12 Months. Ø Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle belonging to another.

Suspension • (Can receive Back) A driver license may be suspended if a driver is convicted of certain offenses or is judged incompetent to operate a motor vehicle. • After the period of suspension, the license will be reinstated unless it expired or unless all requirements of suspension were not met. • Driver License may be suspended if you: – Have been convicted with such frequency of serious offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles to indicate disrespect for traffic laws, and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway. – Are a habitually reckless or negligent driver due to a record of accidents or other evidence. – Are incompetent to drive a motor vehicle. – Have permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of license or mutilated the license. – Have committed an offense in another state which, if committed In this state, would be grounds for suspension or revocation.

SUSPENSION – Are convicted of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. – Are convicted of racing on the highways. – Fail to answer a traffic court summons on time or fail to pay. – Are ages 15 - 18 and withdraw from school prior to graduation. – Fail to maintain SR-22 insurance when required. • a document that shows proof of financial responsibility. You'll need an SR-22 if you are stopped while driving without insurance. A driver will be required to carry the SR-22 for a specified amount of time (usually three years). Once the time period is up, your SR-22 status expires. – Have non-payment of Child Support. – Have medical reasons. – Have 4 or more points accrued on driving record or 2 or more moving traffic violations on a GDL. – First Offense DUI or Drugs (Juvenile or Adult).

The Alabama Point System • The point system has been instituted as a means of identifying the problem driver (one who continually disobeys the motor vehicle laws). • It serves as a means of getting these problem drivers off the roadways. • The Department of Public Safety will notify the driver of suspensions, revocations and cancellations (at last known address). • You are entitled to an administrative hearing on a suspension action.

Points are assessed for various violations as follows: • Any conviction which resulted from a charge that involved the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require mandatory revocation of the driver license • 6 Points • Reckless driving • 6 Points • Speeding in Excess of 85 MPH • 5 Points • Failure of Yield Right of Way • 5 Points • Passing a Stopped School Bus • 5 Points • Wrong Side of the Road • 4 Points • Illegal Passing • 4 Points • Following Too Closely • 3 Points • Disregarding Traffic Control Device (stop signs, traffic lights, etc) • 3 Points • Speeding in Excess of Posted Limits • 2 Points • All Other Moving Violations • 2 Points

Suspension Period • 12 – 14 Points in a Two Year Period 60 Days • 15 – 17 Points in a Two Year Period 90 Days • 18 – 20 Points in a Two Year Period 120 Days • 21 – 23 Points in a Two Year Period 180 Days • 24 and Above Points in a Two Year Period 365 Days After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it loses it point count for suspension purposes but remains on a driver’s record.