§ 13366 License Suspension Start

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says your driver's license gets suspended or taken away as soon as you're found guilty of breaking traffic laws.

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•Your license gets suspended or revoked as soon as you're found guilty.
•It doesn't matter if you plead guilty, the court finds you guilty, or a jury says you're guilty—it starts right then.
•This applies to any traffic law you break that can get your license suspended or taken away.

Example

You get caught speeding really fast, and the court says you're guilty.

Your license suspension starts right away after the court says you're guilty, not later.

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§ 13366 License Suspension Start

Whenever in this code the department is required to suspend or revoke the privilege of a person to operate a motor vehicle upon the conviction of such person of violating this code, such suspension or revocation shall begin upon a plea, finding or verdict of guilty. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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suspend or revoke privilege of a person to operate a motor vehicle plea, finding or verdict of guilty

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13366.

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