Driver's License Restoration

NORTH CAROLINA DMV

COMMON SUSPENSIONS & REVOCATIONS

Driving While Impaired

Per NCGS 14-269. It is illegal for you to willfully and intentionally carry a concealed weapon on your person, including certain knifes, sling shot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razors, stun gun, firearms any other deadly weapon. The only exceptions to this are when you are on your own property, or if you have a Concealed Carry Permit for a handgun (and there are several restrictions).

Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License

Drivers convicted of a driving while license revoked under G.S. 20-28(a) will result in points on their motor vehicle record. Drivers convicted of driving while license revoked after impaired driving under G.S. 20-28(a1) will result in an additional suspension/revocation.

Speeding

An individual’s driving privilege will be revoked for at least 30 days if they are convicted of: Driving any vehicle more than 15 mph over the speed limit while driving at a speed greater than 55 mph Driving at a speed greater than 80 mph A license will be revoked for 60 days if an individual is convicted of: Two speeding charges within one year Speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion

Accumulation of Driver License Points

Driver license points are assessed on their driving record based on the date of the offense. A suspended driver’s license could accumulate up to 12 points over a 3-year period. 8 points within 3 years following the reinstatement of a license can result in an additional suspension. When driving privileges is reinstated, all previous points on an individual’s record are canceled.

QUESTIONS

FAQ’S

Q: Am I eligible for limited driving privileges?

A: In some situations, a limited driving permit may be allowed during the suspension period. To determine if your suspension or revocation allows limited privileges based on statute, please review the limited driving privilege statute.

Q: What is a “Failure to Appear” suspension?

A: A “Failure to Appear” suspension occurs when a driver fails to appear in court and does not comply with a citation under G.S. 20-24.1. A

Q: What do I do if I receive a letter from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles for “Failure to Appear” or “Failure to Pay?”

A: If you have failed to appear to court or failed to pay the court, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driving privileges indefinitely until you have complied with the case. You will need to contact the court in the county that you received the citation or where you failed to pay your fines.

Upon compliance, contact NCDMV to determine if you are eligible to reinstate your license.

Q: What do I do if a substance abuse assessment is required?

A: If your suspension/revocation requires a substance abuse assessment, visit the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ website to find a provider in your area to perform the assessment and determine what classes are needed. Upon completion, the provider must submit a 508 Form to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.