When you violate traffic laws or drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol, you can have a suspended or revoked license depending on the situation. This blog from Atty. Ross Goodman teaches you further information: https://goo.gl/GxLFbB

1. REVOCATION OF LICENSE VS. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE

2. A driver’s license is the tangible proof that we have ample knowledge and
discipline to navigate a vehicle in the road where unwanted incidents can occur.
However, these licenses are not permanent and can be taken away from you
once you have violated its grounds. One example is driving under the influence
(DUI) of drugs and alcohol.
When caught with violations like this, there can be an instance of revocation or
suspension of license—something many people are still confused about. What
is the difference between license suspension and revocation?

3. Suspensionof (driver’s) license is simply the
cancellation of your driving privileges for a certain
period of time. This can last for months to at least a
year.
Difference between suspended and revoked
Revocation, on the other hand, is the
complete and permanent removal of your driving
license and the benefits you can have from them.

4. Here are some of the driving faults that could cost you your license based on the
official ground rules of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Nevada:
Reasons of license suspension or revocation
Driving under the influence
When the results of breath, blood, urine, and
other sobriety tests prove you have exceeded
limits of alcohol and drug intake then your
license can be suspended or revoked.
Point Suspension
Due to traffic violations, you can earn points in
your driver’s license and when you demerit
more than 12 points within 12 months then it
means you get either a license suspension or
revocation.
Collision
An accident involving pedestrians or cyclists is one of
the prime reasons of license abolishment. As
mentioned, injuries or fatalities also make up for more
serious consequences.

5. Reasons of license suspension or revocation
Failure to Appear
This means not settling your penalties or not
appearing in court for your trial.
Security Deposit
When involved in a road incident that costs
more than $750 in injury and property damage
without insurance, you can either get a
suspended or revoked license.
Failure to Maintain Insurance
This is when you fail to provide a proof of your
financial responsibility when asked by the police or
the court.
Graffiti
Vandalism on cars, walls, or any other properties
can also result to suspension or revocation of
your license. This is to curb violators from
getting to one place to another to commit
prohibited graffiti.
Firearms
This one applies to juveniles who are caught
carrying or using firearms. Just like with
vandalism, their licenses are suspended or
revoked to stop potential use of firearms.
Child Support
You can also earn a problem with your license
when you have troubles with child support such
as not providing them sufficient or in the right
time.

6. Reasons of license suspension or revocation
Street Racing
Unsurprisingly, engaging on vehicle racing can
also lead to suspension and revocation of your
license.
Alcohol and Drugs
Adults and juveniles will also find their license
deprived from them if they are found guilty of
purchasing, using, and possessing alcohol
and drugs.

7. Reinstating your license
To reinstate your license, you need to head to the DMV office and apply to have your old license
back (for suspended) or have a new one (for revoked). Usually, the procedure includes a vision
test, a written exam, and a driving test if your license has been suspended or revoked for a year.
You might also have to clear your criminal liabilities in the court, provide a SR-22 financial proof
of responsibility, and install an ignition interlock device if there is DUI involved in the case.

8. Driving with a suspended or revoked license
According to NRS 483.560, driving with a revoked license because of DUI is a misdemeanor
and you can get charged with at least six months in jail, fines of up to $1,000, and additional
penalties to your already existing license predicament.
If your license is not relieved due to DUI then the court usually only levies a misdemeanor with a
fine of $1,000. This applies both for a revoked and suspended license.
Furthermore, being caught driving with a suspended license will double the present suspension
period while an added year of revocation will be given to the violator and they cannot apply for a
new one under that duration.

9. Having your license suspended or revoked could limit your liberty. For this not to happen, you
should be disciplined in driving as being careless could not only strip you off your driving
privileges but could also cause damage to property and lives of others.
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