Investigation and HearingInvestigation and Re-examination
Section § 13800
This law allows the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to investigate whether a person's driver's license should be suspended or revoked, or if probationary terms should be added. They can do this if certain conditions are met. For instance, if the licensee is involved in an accident causing injury or serious damage, has been in three or more accidents in a year, or has multiple convictions related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over several years. Other reasons include being a reckless driver, allowing illegal use of their license, or if there are grounds that would justify denying a license.
Section § 13801
If someone with a driver's license needs further investigation, the department can ask them to take a re-examination and will notify them 10 days in advance. If the person refuses or avoids the re-exam, their driving privileges can be suspended immediately until they do take the test.
Section § 13802
This law requires the department to consider how much a vehicle is used or how many miles it has traveled when applying the rules laid out in Section 13800.