Overview of Violations that could Result to Driver bans and other Suspensions

California is one of the US states that enforces a point system that decides driver bans and other suspensions.

Continuous violations of traffic laws can lead to accumulation of traffic tickets.
If that happens, you can be considered as a negligent driver and your driving privileges may be removed.

Once you are considered a negligent driver, you can be placed in probation for at least a year that comes with 6 months or you can completely lose your privilege to drive.

To be considered negligent driver, you have to accumulate these many points:


• 4 points in one year

• 6 points in two years

• 8 points in three years

Major offenses usually earn you two points automatically and it will stay on your record for 10 years, while less serious offenses earn you a point that will stay in your record for three years.

Some of the most major offense that results in driving ban and suspensions are:


Lack of financial responsibility
You can get your license suspended or revoked and even get your car impounded if you are caught without proof of financial responsibility.

Under state law, you are required to have liability coverage before you drive a vehicle.

Most of us choose to get car accident insurance policy to meet the requirement.
The minimum liability coverage required in California is:


• $15,000 for one injured party or death

• $30,000 for all injured parties or death in one car accident

• $5,000 for property damage

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

California has one of the strictest DUI laws in the United States.
Even on your first conviction, your license could get suspended for at least 6 months and the suspension duration will get longer in the succeeding convictions.
If you are under 21 years old, being caught with an alcoholic beverage can get your driving license suspended for one year.

If you do not have a license yet, being caught with an alcoholic beverage will delay your privilege to drive for one year.

Reckless driving and hit-and run

Convictions on reckless driving and hit-and-run can lead to an automatic revocation of your driver’s license, especially if your actions lead to physical harm or death.
California has strict laws against aggressive driving and those who leave an accident scene – even a minor one – can be prosecuted by the District Attorney.

So aside from losing driving privileges, it could also lead to criminal liabilities.