The Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, in Greeley or Weld County can have a driver’s license suspended if the driver accumulates too many points on their license or Excessive License Points. Traffic Violations can cause a license suspension for up to a year, which can impact your ability to travel to work, and your personal life. The lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office will discuss License Suspension and Excessive License Points, below.
5 Things You Should Know About Driver’s License Points
- Examples in Weld County of Common Traffic Violations that Accumulate License Points
- How many Points on a Greeley, Colorado, License Will Trigger a Suspension?
- Can a Person Contest a License Suspension in Weld County?
- In Greeley, Colorado, What are the Requirements to Get My License Reinstated?
- How to Check Your DMV Driving Record in Weld County
#1 What are Examples of Common Traffic Violations that Accumulate License Points in Weld County?
In Weld County, there are many traffic violations and crimes that can cause License Points to be added to a driver’s license. Here are some common examples:
- Driving Under the Influence – 12 points
- Speeding 40 mph or more over limit – 12 points
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident – 12 points
- Evading or Eluding a Police Officer – 12 points
- Reckless Driving – 8 points
- Careless Driving – 4 points
- Speeding 5 mph to 9 over the limit – 1 point
It’s important to know that driver’s license points are calculated under Colorado Revised Statutes 42-2-127.
#2 How many Points on a Greeley, Colorado, License Will Trigger a Suspension?
The point total for license suspension in Greeley, when the DMV suspends a person’s license, depends on a few factors. The factors depend on your age and if you are a CDL professional driver. Minor drivers under 18 can have their license suspended after 6 points in 12 months or 7 points before turning 18. If you are a minor driver aged 18-20 and have 9 points in 12-month period, 12 points in 24 consecutive months, or 14 points or more between the ages of 18 and 21 years old, your license can be suspended. Adult drivers 21 years of age and older can be revoked if they accumulate 12 points in 12-month period, or 18 points in 24-month period. CDL Professional drivers such as taxi drivers or chauffeurs can have their license suspended if they accumulate 16 points in 12 months, 24 points in 24 months, or 28 points in 48 months.
# 3 Can a Person Contest an Excessive License Point Suspension in Weld County?
In Weld County, a person who is facing a License Suspension has a right and is entitled to a hearing. What happens at a DMV hearing is not as formal as a criminal process, however a defendant has a right to have an attorney, present evidence, have witnesses, and to cross-examine any witnesses. At the hearing, the DMV decides if there is enough evidence to suspend the license, and the length of suspension is given between 6 months to a year. If a person does not attend their hearing, then they are often given a year suspension. It is important that you attend these proceedings and that you have a skilled Traffic Law attorney to help defend your case. The DMV and Greeley Police are not there to help you keep your license, so hiring an attorney to help you navigate this process is important.
#4 In Greeley, Colorado What are the Requirements to Get My License Reinstated?
The requirements in Greeley, to have your License Reinstated after a License Suspension, depends on what point violation caused your license to be suspended. Most violations require at least an application for reinstatement, the fee for reinstatement and proof of insurance. If your License Suspension was due to drugs, alcohol, Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide, then there are other requirements that will need to be completed to have your License Reinstated.
#5 How to Check Your DMV Driving Record in Weld County
If you are curious about your driving record or would like to see the traffic violations and points on your record, you can request a non-certified or a certified copy. A non-certified copy can be provided to you at the Greeley driver’s license office. For a certified copy, you can contact:
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
1881 Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80214.
If you find any errors on your driving record, you can contact the Colorado DMV, and discuss what proof is needed to correct these mistakes.
Are you or a loved are facing an DMV Excessive License Point Suspension in Greeley or Weld County? Call the O’Malley Law Office for help with your case. Call our office immediately to talk through the details of your case with our skilled Traffic Law attorneys at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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