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What happens if you get disqualified from driving?
I just moved from the U.K. to California for work. Adjusting to driving on the right-hand side is a bit difficult, but I’m also having trouble with learning driving laws. If I were to get disqualified from driving, what would happen?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Making the adjustment from the left side of the road to the right one will definitely take time, as will learning
California
driving laws. If you’re disqualified from driving, you’re not allowed to drive for the duration stated by the court or judge. In most cases, this results in not being able to drive for one to 12 months.Keep in mind that you will rarely hear the phrase disqualified from driving. In the U.S., this is typically referred to as a suspended license, which prevents you from driving for a specified amount of time**.
If your license is suspended, you can also face fines and jail time depending on the severity of the crime. You can also face additional penalties if you continue to drive with a suspended license, which are typically extensions of your suspension and a fine of between $300 and $1,000.
In addition to the penalties listed above, you’re also likely to see a sharp increase in your car insurance rates. But rather than blindly pay a higher rate, use the
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