Did you know it’s required under California law for auto insurance companies to offer uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? The additional costs vary, depending on the insurance company, but the benefits greatly outweigh the consequences like having your license suspended.
But, what consequences will ultimately force the DMV to suspend your license? Here are 9 reasons as to why the DMV will suspend your license:
- Failing to appear (FTA) in court after receiving a traffic ticket. Your license will be suspended until you appear in court.
- Failing to pay a fine resulting from a FTA. Your license will be suspended until you pay the fine.
- Not having proof of car insurance.
- In a car accident and fail to report it to the DMV within 10 days.
- Failing to pay required child support payments. Family code §17520.
- Caught driving when you are physically/mentally unfit to do so.
- Driving under the influence (DUI), the court will suspend your driving privilege for 6 months and require you to complete a DUI program prior to your license being reinstated. (Note: you may face additional penalties from the DMV on top of what the court hands down to you.)
- Dodging a Police Officer – a.k.a. attempting to avoid a police officer performing their regular duties.
- Driver Record Points – if you accumulate 4 points in a period of 12 months, your license will be suspended for 6 months and you will also be placed on probation for 1 year.
For additional information, visit, DMV.org.
Here at the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, we always recommend always having an auto insurance policy with uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, especially if you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash.
For more information, contact our experienced car accident attorneys today by calling (800) 333-0000. You will be set up with a free consultation with no obligation required. We’ve been helping accident victims for decades, and we’ll fight for you!®
