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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 4Art. 1§ 11706 Temporary License Suspension

§ 11706 Temporary License Suspension

Vehicle Code·California
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§ 11706 Temporary License Suspension

This law lets the government quickly stop a car business from working for up to 30 days if they think it's hurting the public. They must hold a hearing within 30 days to decide if the stop should stay or go.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can pause a car business's license fast if they think it's hurting people.
  • •The pause can't last more than 30 days without a hearing.
  • •A hearing must happen within 30 days to decide if the pause stays or goes.

Example

A car dealer is selling cars with fake safety checks.

The government can shut down the dealer for 30 days right away to protect people. Then they have 30 days to hold a hearing and decide what to do next.

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

Official Source
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§ 11706 Temporary License Suspension

The department may, pending a hearing, temporarily suspend the license and special plates issued to a manufacturer, manufacturer branch, remanufacturer, remanufacturer branch, distributor, distributor branch, transporter, or dealer, for a period not to exceed 30 days, if the director finds that such action is required in the public interest. In any such case, a hearing shall be held and a decision thereon issued within 30 days after notice of the temporary suspension. Every hearing, as provided for in this section, shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1286, Sec. 32.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

temporarily suspendlicense and special platespublic interesthearing30 days

Related Statutes

  • § 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights
  • § 11718 Probationary License Issuance
  • § 11510 Automobile Dismantler License Suspension
  • § 11618 Temporary License Suspension
  • § 11700 Vehicle Dealer Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11706.
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