Suspended – Revoked License in Nevada

Fines and Fees

Suspended license: $500 – $1,000 and up

Insurance

Insurance Increase – $305.36
Total policy increase – $916.08

Ticket Counsel Customers

Suspended license: $0 – $350

SUSPENDED LICENSE INFORMATION FOR NEVADA

(SEE BELOW FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) INFORMATION)

There is a difference between having your Nevada driver’s license suspended and having it revoked.

A suspension means you cannot drive for a certain period of time, but can get your license back later.
A revocation of your license means your driver’s license is cancelled, and you will need to submit to an investigation before you can obtain another license.

Insurance companies keep a close watch on license suspensions / revocations. Your insurance premiums may go up drastically, and you may be labeled a “high-risk” customer. Even worse, your insurance company may cancel your policy, leaving you to search for insurance with the “high-risk” driver tag, meaning you’ll have to pay much higher premiums. It is recommended that you get in touch with a DUI/DWI lawyer as they are experts at handling such incidents and can offer you the best advice. Additionally, you will face Heavy Fines and Reinstatement Fees, and Points on your driver’s license! All this information can be found on our website. You could also contact a Ticket Counsel Advisor absolutely FREE!!!

REASONS FOR DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS IN NEVADA

There are a variety of reasons why your Nevada driver’s license might be suspended. Some of these are related to specific driving violations, while others may be due to violation of other State laws. The following are some of the most common reasons for a Nevada driver’s license to be suspended or revoked.

Excessive Moving Violations: The state of Nevada operates on a point system, in which drivers accumulate points on their license for every moving violation they commit. If you accumulate 12 or more demerit points in 12 months, your license will be suspended.
Driving Under the Influence: Your Nevada driver’s license will be suspended if you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The length of the suspension depends on the severity of the violation and whether it is a first or repeat offense. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or more, your license will be suspended. Refusing to take the chemical test will also result in a suspension.
Driving with a Suspended License or No License: Driving with a suspended license will lead to an increase in the length of the suspension, and you may also be imprisoned for up to 5 years. The duration of the additional suspension varies depending on the reason for the underlying suspension. Your driver’s license may also be suspended if you do not have your license with you while you are driving.
Driving without Insurance: All motor vehicles driven in Nevada must be properly insured. Failure to provide proof of valid auto insurance can result in your license being suspended.
Other Driving-Related Violations: Your Nevada driver’s license may also be suspended if you engage in reckless driving, collision with a pedestrian or bicyclist, are found to be at fault in a fatal accident, or if you abandon your vehicle on a public highway. Speed racing is another reason for suspension.
Physical or Psychological Disqualification: The Department of Motor Vehicles can order a re-examination of any person who may not be fit to drive. An individual’s driving privileges may be suspended if the re-examination finds they are physically or psychologically unable to drive safely.
Non-Driving Reasons for License Suspension: A variety of non-driving violations or issues can result in your license being suspended. These include: not responding to a Department of Motor Vehicles notice or not appearing in court; failing to pay traffic tickets, fines or surcharges; and not paying child support. Other reasons include writing checks to the DMV that bounced and giving false or incorrect information while applying for a driver’s license.
Lack of Security Deposit: If after an accident the property damage is $750 or more, or a person is injured regardless of the property damage amount, and you do not have insurance to cover it, your license and vehicle registration are suspended.
Failing to Properly Secure a Child: If you are convicted of 3 or more offenses relating to not securing a child properly in a vehicle, your license will be suspended.
Graffiti: If found guilty of a graffiti violation, your license will be suspended.
Juvenile Offenses: These include being expelled from school for not attending classes; being found in possession, distribution, sale or purchasing of alcohol and drugs, or being guilty of particular offenses related to firearms. If a juvenile if found guilty of any of these, his/her license will be suspended.

ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOUR NEVADA DRIVER’S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED

Having your Nevada driver’s license suspended is a serious matter and it is essential to adhere to State law in the event that your license is suspended. If you believe your license may be suspended due to one of the reasons listed above it is prudent to speak with a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer. The most important things to be aware of following a license suspension are:

If your license has not already been taken away from you in court, you must surrender it to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. You can surrender your license in person at a DMV office, or mail it to: DMV Driver License Review, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0400.
While your license is suspended, you are not permitted to drive. If you are found driving with a suspended license, you may be imprisoned for up to 5 years, and the length of your suspension may be increased.
After your suspension is over, you will receive a written notice of restoration, with instructions on how to restore your license. Do not drive until you have completed the necessary steps and received a valid, replacement license from the Nevada DMV.
Your suspension/revocation information will be shared with all 50 states. You will not be able to apply for a license in another state until your suspension or revocation is dealt with in Nevada. Similarly, if you have an out of state suspension or revocation, you will need to have that cleared before Nevada will grant you a license.

You might be eligible to apply for a restricted license that allows you to travel to work/school or to receive medical attention. You will have to fill out a Restricted License, take the driving, vision and medical tests and pay the reinstatement fee. You might also have to show proof of insurance (SR-22). See below for more information on this.

CHECK YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE STATUS

Convictions, license suspensions, and revocations will show up on your 3-year and 5-year driving records. Traffic violations and accidents can lead to driving record points and license suspensions/revocations. If you accumulate 12 points or more on your driving record within 12 months, the Nevada DMV will suspend your driver’s license for 6 months. Driving record points for most violations will remain on your driving record for 12 months.

You may be able to dismiss traffic tickets and remove points from your driving record by completing an online defensive driving course. Because your driving record can affect your auto insurance rates and even your employment, it’s crucial that you make sure your information is accurate.

NOTE: DUI/DWI offenses and accidents resulting in injury/death will remain on your driving record permanently.

NEVADA SUSPENSION HEARINGS & APPEALS

If you receive a suspension notice from the DMV, and you wish to challenge the suspension, you may request a hearing in court. You will have to contact the Office of Administrative Hearings for this and also complete a hearing request form. Your NV DMV suspension notice will inform you whether or not you are eligible for an administrative hearing.

NOTE: Administrative hearings have no effect on court decisions.

To request a hearing, you generally need to provide the following to the NV DMV:

Signed letter requesting a hearing.
Your NV driver’s license number.
Your suspension/revocation DMV file number.

An administrative law judge or the DMV Chief Administrator will hear your case, and determine whether your driver’s license should be suspended or not. In addition, drivers whose license may be suspended due to accumulating excessive points may be eligible to enroll in a Driver Improvement Program. Completing a Driver Improvement Program removes 3 points from the current driving record if you have between 3 and 11 points, and in some cases can enable an individual to avoid having his license suspended. It is also a good idea to seek the advice of a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer, based on the reason for the suspension.

“IP” SUSPENSIONS

For file numbers beginning with “IP”, you must:

Request a hearing within 90 days before the end of your mandatory revocation period.
Mail your request to one of the following hearing offices closest to you:
- Carson City: 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0400
- Elko: 3920 E. Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801-4970
- Las Vegas: 2701 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104-4170

SECURITY DEPOSIT AND FAILURE TO APPEAR SUSPENSIONS

For “security deposit” and “failure to appear” suspensions, you must:

Submit your request: Within 15 days of the beginning of your “security deposit” suspension or before your “failure to appear” suspension begins.
Mail your request to:

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Central Services and Records, Processing Center, License Review

555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711

INSURANCE LAW VIOLATION SUSPENSIONS

For insurance law violation suspensions:

Complete a Nevada Live Hearing Request (Form NVL-005).
Submit your request by fax to (775) 684-4543 or by mail:

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles,

Central Services and Records, Processing Center,

555 Wright Way,

Carson City, NV 89711

REINSTATE YOUR NEVADA DRIVER’S LICENSE

The DMV will not send you a notice of restoration once you have completed your suspension period. The period will be mentioned on the suspension or revocation letter. Once the period is over you can start the process of reinstatement. The process varies and depends on the type of offense you committed. You will need to contact the DMV about your case. The contact information is given below:

DMV Driver License Review, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0400

Las Vegas: (702) 486-4368 option 6 Reno/Carson City: (775) 684-4368 option 6

Rural Nevada: (Toll Free) (877) 368-7828 option 6 TDD for the hearing impaired (775) 684-4904

Email: [email protected]. You can also reinstate online.

Generally, to reinstate your license you will need to:

Satisfy court requirements, if applicable.
File an SR22 or proof of insurance and maintain coverage for 3 years.
You may also be required to take the vision, written and driving skills test. The driving skills test is only required if your license has been suspended or revoked for more than 1 year.
Pass the driving skills test if your driver’s license has been suspended for over 1 year.
Apply for a standard license renewal to obtain a new license.
Install an ignition interlock device for DUI/DWI offenses, if required.
Pay a restoration fee: The fee can be paid in person at a DMV office. You can also mail a check or money order payable to: DMV Driver License Review, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0400

Note that after your license is restored, you may be subject to a probation period during which any new violations may result in an additional suspension of your Nevada driver’s license.

FEES TO REINSTATE YOUR NEVADA DRIVER’S LICENSE

Your reinstatement fees will vary depending on the circumstances of your driver’s license suspension. Below are some general Nevada DMV licensing fees that may apply to your situation.

NOTE: You may face additional court fees for offenses that result in criminal convictions.

Original driver’s license: $41.25.
Driving knowledge and skills re-tests: $10.
Alcohol/drug-related offense reinstatement: $120.
Alcohol/drug-related offense victim fee: $35.
Other reinstatements: $75.

Refer to your suspension notice or contact the Nevada DMV for specific fees to reinstate your driver’s license.

Acceptable Forms of Payment: The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles accepts the following forms of payment for your suspended license reinstatement:

In person: Cash, Check, Money order, Credit/debit card.
By mail: Check, Money order, Credit/debit card, using a Credit Card Authorization form (VP 205).

OBTAIN A RESTRICTED NEVADA LICENSE

Depending on the circumstances of your suspended license, you may be eligible for a restricted driver’s license, which allows you to drive:

To and from work or school.
To and from the grocery store.
For work-related reasons.
For medical reasons.

To apply for a restricted Nevada driver’s license:

Complete an Application for Restricted License (DMV-21).
Complete the appropriate sections and provide any necessary documents.
Submit your request in person, by mail, or by fax to the details on the form.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) SUSPENSIONS IN NEVADA

CDL’s are suspended more easily than standard licenses. This is because commercial drivers are held to very high standards. Your CDL disqualification duration and reinstatement requirements will vary depending on your offense and whether or not your non-commercial driver’s license is also suspended. You may also face additional court requirements and penalties if you were convicted of a crime.

You must notify your employer within 30 days of any conviction for a traffic offense or by the end of the next business day after receiving a disqualification notice.

Your commercial driving privileges are subject to state and federal regulations, including different offenses and their penalties:

Major Offenses:

Driving any vehicle with a blood alcohol count (BAC) of 0.08% or higher
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a BAC of 0.04%
Refusing to submit to a sobriety test
Leaving the scene of an accident
Using the vehicle to commit a felony
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a suspended, revoked or canceled CDL
Violating out-of-service orders.
Causing a fatality through negligent driving

Serious Offenses:

Speeding 15 mph over the posted speed limit
Reckless driving
Improper lane changes
Following a vehicle too closely
Driving a CMV without holding a CDL
Driving a CMV without having your CDL in your possession
Driving a CMV without the proper CDL endorsement
Violating a state law of texting while driving

NOTE: By law, you are required to notify your employer within 30 days of receiving a traffic offense conviction or by the end of the next business day after receiving a CDL disqualification notice.

CDL PENALTIES IN NEVADA

A 2nd conviction of any combination of these violations will lead to the loss of your driving privileges for 60 days, or 120 days for a 3rd or subsequent conviction – of any combination of these offenses.

1 year for a 1st violation of a major offense
3 years for a 1st violation of a major offense while transporting hazardous materials.
A lifetime for a 2nd violation of a major offense.
60 to 120 days for multiple serious traffic violations within 3 years.
60 to 120 days for railroad highway grade crossing violations.

CHECK YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE STATUS

Convictions, license suspensions, and revocations will show up on your 3-year and 5-year driving records. Traffic violations and accidents can lead to driving record points and CDL suspensions/revocations. If you accumulate 12 points or more on your driving record within 12 months, the Nevada DMV will suspend your non-commercial driving privileges for 6 months. Driving record points for most violations will remain on your driving record for 12 months.

NOTE: DUI/DWI offenses and accidents resulting in injury/death will remain on your driving record permanently.

NEVADA CDL SUSPENSION HEARINGS & APPEALS

If you want to contest your CDL disqualification/suspension, you may request a Nevada DMV administrative hearing. Your NV DMV suspension/disqualification notice will inform you whether or not you are eligible for an administrative hearing.

NOTE: Administrative hearings have no effect on court decisions.

To request a NV DMV hearing, you generally need to provide the DMV with:

A signed letter requesting a hearing.
Your NV driver’s license number.
Your disqualification/suspension file number.

If your file number begins with “IP”, you must:

Request a hearing within 90 days before the end of your mandatory revocation period.
Mail your request to one of the following hearing offices closest to you:

Carson City: 555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89711-0400

Elko: 3920 E. Idaho Street Elko, NV 89801-4970

Las Vegas: 2701 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104-4170

For security deposit and failure to appear suspensions, you must either: Submit your request within 15 days before your security deposit suspension or before your failure to appear suspension begins.

Mail your request to:

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Central Services and Records, Processing Center, License Review

555 Wright Way

Carson City, NV 89711

REINSTATE YOUR NEVADA CDL

Your reinstatement requirements for your Nevada CDL will vary depending on the reason for your CDL suspension/disqualification and whether or not your noncommercial driving privileges are also suspended. To reinstate your driver’s license, you may need to:

Satisfy court requirements, if applicable.
Pass a vision test.
Pass the commercial driving skills and knowledge tests.
Pay a reinstatement fee. (See Fees to Reinstate Your CDL in Nevada )

For information about your specific reinstatement requirements and fees for Nevada CDLs, refer to your suspension/disqualification notice or contact the NV DMV:

By e-mailing them online.
By mail: DMV Driver License Review , 555 Wright Way,  Carson City, NV 89711-0400
By phone:
- Las Vegas: (702) 486-4368.
- Reno/Carson City: (775) 684-4368.
- Rural Nevada: (877) 368-7828.
- TDD/hearing impaired customers: (775) 684-4904.

FEES TO REINSTATE YOUR NEVADA CDL

Fees to reinstate your NV commercial driver’s license will vary depending on the reason for your disqualification/suspension. Below are general Nevada DMV fees that may apply to your situation:

CDL reinstatement: $110 or $145, depending on your offense.
Non-commercial reinstatement fee (added to commercial fees, if required): $75 or $120, depending on your offense.
Clearance letter and drive record (in addition to your reinstatement fee): $13.
DUI conviction victim fee: $35.

You may be subject to additional or different fees, depending upon your particular offense(s) and circumstances. For specific fees to reinstate your CDL refer to your suspension notice or contact the Nevada DMV.

Acceptable Forms of Payment

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles accepts the following forms of payment:

In person: cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.
By mail: check, money orders, credit/debit card using a Credit Card Authorization Form (VP 205).