License Suspension
This section contains general information about offenses which trigger drivers license suspensions, periods of suspension, and consequences for driving with a suspended license. It also contains articles that relate to research that has been done on the effectiveness of driver's license suspension programs.
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- Relevant Issues in 2004 | DWI Law Enhancements & Surcharges Source - State Bar | This 12-page article was included in the 2004 State Bar Advanced Criminal Law Course. It contains an excellent discussion of license suspensions resulting from first and subsequent DWI convictions and the point system which results in surcharges for DWI and Driving While License Invalid convictions.
- Suspension of Driver's License and/or Waiting Period for Occupational License Spreadsheet Source - Prosecution | This Excel spreadsheet is taken from the TDCAA web site and lists all offenses that can result and drivers license suspensions, the period of suspension, and the waiting period for occupational licenses. The reader is cautioned to also read each individual statute to obtain the most accurate and current information regarding any particular suspension or waiting period.
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Unlicensed to Kill: The Sequel Source - Other | This 119-page article prepared by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety contains a detailed analysis of driver's license suspension laws in six states and analyzes crash data to determine the proportion of unlicensed drivers involved in fatal crashes in each particular state. The article also discusses recommendations to reduce the proportion of suspended drivers involved in fatal crashes with recommendations for legislative changes and procedures to encourage compliance.