Driver's Ed Manual Chapter 2

You May Lose Your License

• Responsibility: Obey all traffic laws; violations lead to court punishments.

• License Loss Types: Cancellation (no reinstatement), Revocation (can reapply), Suspension (can get back).

Reinstatement Fees

• $100 minimum plus additional fees:

  • $50 for failure to surrender license.

  • $75 for drug-related charges.

  • $50 for child support suspension.

License Cancellation

• Causes: Ineligibility, falsifying info, or fraud.

License Revocation

• Applies to serious offenses:

  • Manslaughter, 2nd DUI, habitual drug use, felony use, failure to stop in an accident, perjury, reckless driving, unauthorized vehicle use.

License Suspension

• Possible for:

  • Serious offense repeaters, negligent driving, unlawful use, other state offenses, fleeing police, racing, failing to respond to court summons, school withdrawal, non-maintenance of SR-22 insurance, non-payment of child support, medical issues, excessive points, first DUI, or drug offenses.

The Alabama Point System

• Identifies problem drivers; the Department of Public Safety informs drivers of suspensions.

• Points Assessment: Points assigned for various traffic violations, with corresponding values (e.g., 6 points for DUI, 5 for failing to yield).

Suspension Periods

• 12-14 points: 60 days

• 15-17 points: 90 days

• 18-20 points: 120 days

• 21-23 points: 180 days

• 24+ points: 365 days

• Points clear after 2 years but remain on record.