§ 13950 Driver License Revocation Notice

Vehicle Code·California

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If the department finds that a driver broke the rules or is unsafe, they must give the driver a chance to be heard before taking away or limiting their driving rights.

Key Takeaways

•The department can suspend or revoke a license only after an investigation shows a problem.
•The driver must receive notice of the issue.
•The driver must be given a chance to speak or defend themselves before any action is taken.

Example

A driver is caught texting while driving and the department decides they might be a danger on the road.

Before the department can suspend the driver’s license, they must tell the driver why and let the driver explain or argue their case.

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§ 13950 Driver License Revocation Notice

Whenever the department determines upon investigation or re-examination that any of the grounds for re-examination are true, or that the safety of the person investigated or re-examined or other persons upon the highways requires such action, and it proposes to revoke or suspend the driving privilege of the person or proposes to impose terms of probation on his driving privilege, notice and an opportunity to be heard shall be given before taking the action.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13950.

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