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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1.5§ 11209 License Renewal After Expiration

§ 11209 License Renewal After Expiration

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§ 11209 License Renewal After Expiration

This law says that if you own, run, or teach at a traffic school and your license expires, you can't just renew it—you have to apply for a brand-new one. If your license was canceled, suspended, or revoked, you can't renew it until the state fixes it.

Key Takeaways

  • •If your traffic school license expires, you can't renew it—you have to apply for a new one.
  • •If your license was canceled, suspended, or revoked, you can't renew it until the state says it's okay.
  • •Even if your suspension or revocation ends after your license expires, you still have to apply for a new license.

Example

A driving instructor's license expires because they forgot to renew it on time.

They can't just renew the old license—they have to start over and apply for a new one, just like they did the first time.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11209 License Renewal After Expiration

Any traffic violator school owner, traffic violator school operator, or traffic violator school instructor required to be licensed under this chapter who fails to renew the license before the expiration of the license may not renew that license, but may reapply for an original license pursuant to this chapter. For purposes of this section, a license that has been canceled may not be renewed and a license that is suspended or revoked may not be renewed, until reinstatement or reissuance by the department. If the period of suspension or revocation extends beyond the expiration of a license, it may not be renewed, but the person may apply for a new license thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 111, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

traffic violator school ownertraffic violator school operatortraffic violator school instructorlicensereneworiginal licensecanceledsuspendedrevokedreinstatementreissuancedepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 11105.3 License Renewal Reapplication Rules
  • § 11206.5 Traffic Violator School Applications
  • § 11211 License Denial Grounds
  • § 11800 Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Requirement
  • § 11204 Traffic School License Renewal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11209.
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