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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 13350 Driver License Revocation Crimes

§ 13350 Driver License Revocation Crimes

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§ 13350 Driver License Revocation Crimes

This law says the state will take away your driver's license right away if you're convicted of certain serious driving crimes, like hitting someone and running away, using a car in a felony, or reckless driving that hurts someone.

Key Takeaways

  • •Your license gets taken away right after you're convicted of serious driving crimes.
  • •You can't get your license back for at least one year.
  • •You also have to show proof you can pay for any damages (like car insurance) before getting your license back.

Example

You get into a car accident where someone is hurt, and instead of stopping to help, you drive away.

The state will immediately take your driver's license away because you broke the law by not stopping after an accident that caused injury.

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

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§ 13350 Driver License Revocation Crimes

(a) The department immediately shall revoke the privilege of a person to drive a motor vehicle upon receipt of a duly certified abstract of the record of a court showing that the person has been convicted of any of the following crimes or offenses: (1) Failure of the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to a person to stop or otherwise comply with Section 20001. (2) A felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used, except as provided in Section 13351, 13352, or 13357. (3) Reckless driving causing bodily injury. (b) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 23152 punishable under Section 23546, 23550, or 23550.5, or a violation of Section 23153 punishable under Section 23550.5 or 23566, including a violation of subdivision (b) of Section 191.5 of the Penal Code as provided in Section 193.7 of that code, the court shall, at the time of surrender of the driver’s license or temporary permit, require the defendant to sign an affidavit in a form provided by the department acknowledging his or her understanding of the revocation required by paragraph (5), (6), or (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352, and an acknowledgment of his or her designation as a habitual traffic offender. A copy of this affidavit shall be transmitted, with the license or temporary permit, to the department within the prescribed 10 days. (c) The department shall not reinstate the privilege revoked under subdivision (a) until the expiration of one year after the date of revocation and until the person whose privilege was revoked gives proof of financial responsibility as defined in Section 16430. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 747, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

revoke the privilegefailure to stopreckless driving causing bodily injuryproof of financial responsibility

Related Statutes

  • § 13352.5 Restricted License After Dui
  • § 13352.6 Dui License Suspension Requirements
  • § 13361 Privilege Suspension Grounds
  • § 13350.5 Dui Penalty Equivalence Rule
  • § 13351 Driver License Revocation Crimes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13350.
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