In a typical driving-related case, one of the most common penalties is to have your license suspended for a period of time. When the case is more severe, however, the DMV can have the defendant’s license revoked.
Some people may not understand the gravity of a license revocation. They may think that it’s basically just a suspension under a different name; however, it has worse consequences. Let’s see a few reasons why getting your driving license revoked in Nevada is worse than a suspension.
License Void
The way suspensions work is that you can expect to get it lifted later (although you will have to file paperwork to do so). While the suspension period may increase, you can still keep your own license at the end of it all.
In contrast, a revoked license is permanently rendered null and void. It loses all validity, thereby depriving you of the freedom to operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. You will have to go through the full application process again if you wish to regain a driving license. In addition, there is a cooldown period that you will have to let pass before you can re-apply; its length is affected by the severity of the crime committed.
Additional Provisions
Getting a new license after your old one can be more grueling when the DMV requires that you submit other related documents on top of the usual application forms. For example, they may require you to file an SR-22 insurance form to prove that you are capable of paying off any financial liabilities that may arise from future driving accidents.
On top of that, the DMV may require additional provisions before they grant you a new license. For example, you may be required to install a breath interlock device in your vehicle temporarily or permanently as a condition for keeping your license. Such situations are common in Nevada because many revoked licenses here are due to drunk driving-related incidents.
Refresher Course
As stated earlier, a driver with a revoked license will be required to apply for a new one after the prescribed period is complete. If the driver’s license has been revoked for at least a year before they re-apply, they may need to undergo certain tests before they can proceed. Some of these tests may include:
Vision tests
Written examination regarding road rules and safety
Driving skill tests to determine whether or not you are still fit to drive
Other tests may be added as the situation demands. Note that the applicant may have to pay for some of these tests.
A revoked driving license can be a worse hassle than a simple suspension, both before and after the revocation period has passed. Avoid the extra hassle with the help of a competent driving crimes defense lawyer in Nevada.