Most New York residents are aware that a person’s driver’s license may be taken away if that person has committed a driving misdemeanor or a felony. However, very few people in the state understand the difference between a driver’s license suspension and a revocation. In this post, we will clarify the distinction.<\/p>\n
A driver’s license suspension means a temporary revocation of a person’s right to drive in New York. The suspension period can be definite or indefinite. A definite suspension has both a specific beginning date and a specific termination date. Both dates are set forth in the order for suspension issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”). A definite suspension will automatically terminate on the specified date, and the right to drive will be restored upon payment of the suspension termination fee if the license is otherwise valid. An indefinite suspension ends upon satisfaction of the conditions stated in the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most New York residents are aware that a person’s driver’s license may be taken away if that person has committed a driving misdemeanor or a felony. However, very few people in the state understand the difference between a driver’s license…<\/span><\/p>\n