11-27-2013, 10:25 PM
In CA, a miscreant is notified when their CDL is suspended or revoked, whether it was done in person or not. Sometimes something slips through the cracks.
A seatbelt violation is a mover in CA. And driving with your privilege suspended or revoked is a misdemeanor, not an infraction.
And I see no problem in suspending a license because fines are not paid, regardless of how they were incurred. This is almost always done in court, and if one misses court dates, they're digging themselves a hole. If one misses their court date in CA, a warrant is usually issued, and the bail escalates with time.
I agree a notice of suspension should be sent and I disagree with the forum collective that not doing so is a conspiracy to raise revenue.
Our DMV is fairly progressive as far as conducting a lot of business online, and given that they're generally understaffed, I can see how a notice might not get sent out. I'd check to see if your DMV is supposed to send notices of suspension, or if it's not their policy.
A seatbelt violation is a mover in CA. And driving with your privilege suspended or revoked is a misdemeanor, not an infraction.
And I see no problem in suspending a license because fines are not paid, regardless of how they were incurred. This is almost always done in court, and if one misses court dates, they're digging themselves a hole. If one misses their court date in CA, a warrant is usually issued, and the bail escalates with time.
I agree a notice of suspension should be sent and I disagree with the forum collective that not doing so is a conspiracy to raise revenue.
Our DMV is fairly progressive as far as conducting a lot of business online, and given that they're generally understaffed, I can see how a notice might not get sent out. I'd check to see if your DMV is supposed to send notices of suspension, or if it's not their policy.