How many years after license revocation can one retake the test?
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After a driver's license is revoked, under normal circumstances, one can retake the test after two years. Below are specific details about driver's license revocation: Hit-and-run traffic accident: If a hit-and-run traffic accident constitutes a crime leading to revocation, the driver is banned for life and cannot retake the test. Drinking or drunk driving: If a major traffic accident occurs due to drinking or drunk driving, constituting a crime, the license is revoked, and the driver is banned for life. Drunk driving: If the license is revoked due to drunk driving or driving a commercial vehicle after drinking, one can retake the test after 5 years. If the license is revoked due to drunk driving of a commercial vehicle, one can retake the test after 10 years. Other reasons: If the license is revoked for other reasons (excluding the above four points), one can retake the test after 2 years.
I previously heard from a traffic police officer friend that how long you have to wait to retake the driving test after license revocation depends on the specific circumstances. For ordinary violations that do not constitute a crime, it's usually two years after the revocation. If your license was revoked for drunk driving, you can't retake the test for at least five years—don't even think about finding loopholes. The most severe case is hit-and-run that constitutes a crime—you'll never be allowed to drive again for life. However, enforcement may vary slightly by region, so it's best to check directly with the local DMV; their system has the most accurate information. Also, if you're caught driving illegally during the revocation period, you could face detention—don't be foolish.
Last year, my neighbor had their driver's license revoked for drunk driving, so I looked into this matter specifically. The basic legal red line is: if your license was revoked due to an ordinary traffic violation causing an accident, you can reapply after two years. However, if your blood alcohol content exceeded 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters (drunk driving), you won't be able to drive for five years. If the drunk driving caused a major traffic accident and constitutes a crime leading to revocation, then it's a lifetime ban from driving. It's important to note that these time limits are calculated from the date of the revocation decision, not the date of the incident. It's advisable to consult the driving school about the latest policies as the deadline approaches, since traffic regulations are constantly being updated and revised every year.
