What is a habitually dangerous or negligent driver? How does the DMV make this determination?
Each time you are issued a traffic citation, you are assessed points against your driving record. Each type of traffic violation is assigned a point value. For example, a speeding ticket for 15-19 mph over the speed limit is worth two points whereas aggressive driving or exceeding the speed limit by 34 mph or more is worth six points. If you accumulate 15 or more points within a consecutive 24-month period, the DMV can suspend your driver’s license for one year for a first offense. For a second offense within a five-year period, the DMV can suspend your driver’s license for three years. Finally, for a third or subsequent offense within a five-year period, the DMV can suspend your driver’s license for two years and you will be ineligible for an early return of your license or a limited driving permit.
Am I eligible for an early return of my driver’s license and/or a limited driving permit?
For a first or second offense, you may be eligible for an early return of your driver’s license. After the expiration of 120 days from the date of your license suspension, you can apply for an early return of your driver’s license so long as you have completed an approved defensive driving course. During the 120-day suspension period, you are eligible to apply for a limited driving permit. The cost for the early return of your driver’s license is $210 for a first offense and $310 for a second offense. If you’re convicted of a third or subsequent offense within a five-year period, you will be ineligible for both an early return of your driver’s license and a limited driving permit.
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