California’s Point System
California DUI arrests (also known as DWI) trigger two separate cases:
the DMV action, where a person's driving privileges
hang in the balance, and the court case, where a
variety of DUI punishment is available. For anyone
charged with drunk driving in California, it is vital
to note that persons arrested for DUI have only 10 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing with
the DMV. If someone arrested for drunk driving does
not request the hearing on time, his or her license
will be suspended, automatically, on the 30th day
following the arrest. It is critical for anyone
charged with a California DUI or other drunk driving
offense to obtain the services of a California DUI
lawyer that understands the relationship between the
court and DMV.
If you are charged with any vehicle code violation:
The Point System:
Each time you forfeit bail, plead, or are found guilty on a moving violation, you receive a point or two points on your dmv driving record. A moving violation includes most violations except parking, bicycle, pedestrian, registration, and defective equipment matters.
Two Points Are Charged Against You If You Are Convicted Of:
- Drunk driving;
- Reckless driving (showing disregard for, or risk of causing injury or property damage, or causing injury or damage by recklessness);
- Reckless driving (alcohol);
- Hit-and-run driving;
- Driving while your license is suspended;
- All other offenses count as one point;
The Department Of Motor Vehicles May Suspend You License Up To Six Months:
If you receive four points in one year, six points in two years, or eight points in three years.
Insurance:
Another of the consequences of pleading or being found guilty or forfeiting bail for a moving violation is that many insurance companies raise the premiums, and sometimes even cancel your insurance.
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