In my last post I explained reasons why there is an increase in driver's license suspensions, some of the reasons why a persons driver's license may be suspended, and a link to check your driving record.
Today I want to explain how a person will be notified of a driver's license suspension, the effective date of the suspension, and what a person can do if they receive a notice of suspension.
First, when the Texas Department of Public Safety makes a determination that a persons driver's license should be suspended a notice will be sent to the address on the persons driver's license. Many times people will not receive the notification because they have moved. However, the Department presumes that it has been received on the fifth day after the date the notice is mailed.
Second, a license suspension takes effect on the 40th day after the date the person is considered to have received the notice.
Finally, a person has 15 days to request a hearing to contest the suspension. If the person loses at the hearing level, the person may appeal the decision.
The driver's license suspension process that I have just explained is administrative. The administrative process has many rules. These rules are to be followed exactly. If they are not, a person may lose their right to contest an administrative driver's license suspension.
If a person has their driver's license suspended they should not drive. I will explain why in my next post.
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