The length of the suspension depends on the allegation that brought about the suspension. A driver’s license can be suspended for up to two years. In some cases, the suspension can be indefinite. A definite license suspension means that the suspension will end at a predetermined period and that you have paid the necessary reinstatement fees. An indefinite suspension means that your license will remain suspended until you take necessary action.

In the interest of keeping track of driver behavior, the DPS Driver Responsibility Program assesses points for each moving violation – two points for any in-state and our-of-state conviction and three points for a conviction resulting in a crash. The points remain on your driving record for three years from the date of the conviction. When a certain number of points are accumulated, the driver will face a driver license suspension. Not all traffic violations lead to points. If you receive a ticket for travelling 10 mph or less over the posted speed limit or a seat belt violation, you will not incur any points.

Contact ANDERSON & ANDERSON, LLP for advice on how to proceed. Oftentimes, we can get fine reductions, dismissals, or payment plans.

If your driver’s license is suspended, you need to wait for the suspension period to end and pay the reinstatement fee. Or if you are within the 20-day period after that date of your Notice of Suspension, your attorney can contest the suspension. Please note that if you missed the 20-day deadline, you may be eligible for an Occupational Driver’s License. Contact our office to see if we can get you back on the road driving legally as quickly as possible.

A certain number of traffic violations triggers a Texas driver license suspension. For example, your license is automatically suspended if you have four traffic violations in a year or seven in a 24-month period. However, you and your attorney can contest your driver license suspension within 20 days from the date of the “Notice of Suspension”. The license suspension is stayed until the Judge makes a ruling on your case. You can also have your driver’s license suspended for severe violations, such as drunk driving or causing a fatal accident.

Yes. The State of Texas can suspend your driver’s license if you were deemed at fault for a motor vehicle accident and did not have valid insurance at the time of the accident. This type of license suspension may be indefinite until you provide the Court with proof that you have satisfied any outstanding claims regarding the accident.

Do not procrastinate. Contact our office today. ANDERSON & ANDERSON, LLP will contest the suspension on your behalf. We will attend the Driver’s License Hearing on your behalf and fight to protect your driving privileges.