There are a number of reasons why a driving license might be revoked. These vary depending on the state in which the action took place and the driver's previous driving penalties. However, once the license is revoked in one state, the driver will not be able to drive in any state in the country.
Although each state has its own specific conditions for revoking licenses, there are a number of common reasons why a license might be revoked in the United States. This includes breaking state speed limits, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and being caught driving without proper insurance. Other reasons a license might be revoked include causing or leaving the scene of a serious accident, refusing to cooperate when asked to take a breathalyser test, not paying a fine or not answering a traffic summons.
Most states have their own driving points system, that may lead to having a license revoked if enough points are collected for various driving penalties such as speeding, reckless driving, or driving through a red light.
Other states also use the points system, but earning points does not automatically revoke your license. In these systems, a high number of points could mean the driver has to pay a fine or pays higher premiums for car insurance.
The 1988 Child Support Enforcement Act gives each state the power to revoke the license of a driver who doesn't comply with child support terms. Each state varies in how it enforces this law. For example, in Minnesota the driving license is revoked if the parent owes money equal to three times their monthly support obligation. In California, however, the license can be revoked if the parent has not paid monthly child support after 150 days.
It is a serious criminal offense to drive with a revoked license. If caught, the courts are likely to issue the offender with a large fine, possibly with a jail sentence or community service depending on the circumstances.
