In specific circumstances, the authorities may order the revocation of driving license for various safety-related reasons. The term “revocation”defines an act not to be confused with withdrawal or suspension of the document. Unlike the withdraw which is immediate, the revocation it is a procedure following the decision of the Prefect. Compared to the suspension which is temporary, the revocation is a administrative measure that cancels (or revocation to be precise) the validity of the driving license permanently. The Highway Code articulates the issue of revocation mainly through the Art. 130 And 219 of the CdS
What it means and who can order the revocation of your driving licence
Basically it is a permanent cancellation. This means that the revocation of the license makes the sanctioned person unfit to drive and unable to recover the document, unless first passing through a theoretical and practical exam. As mentioned, this is an administrative act, which can be ordered by the Motor Vehicle Authority, the Prefecture or the “competent office of the Department for Land Transport” (Art. 219 CdS).
AND’ possible to do appeal against the measure of revocation of the driving license at the Justice of the Peace (of the place where the violation was committed), to the TAR or the Ministry of the Interior, within the first 30 days from the notification.
In which cases is the license revoked?
The circumstances for which a driver can be sanctioned with revocation, they are different. Safety is always at the center of legislators’ attention.
- If you drive despite the aforementioned is provided license suspensionthe consequences are: fine from 2,046 euros to 8,186 euros, three months of detention administrative of the vehicle and, indeed, revocation of the license. If he reoffends, the vehicle will be confiscated. It is possible to request, exceptionally and for proven reasons, a derogation from the suspension.
- When the driver, on the motorway, reverses the direction of travel or travels along the road against hand (article 176 CdS). Violation of this rule entails the same administrative sanction, in addition to the administrative detention of the vehicle for three months.
- For permanent loss of physical or psychological requirements. To have a driving license, the holder must not be affected by physical or mental impediments, otherwise it will be revoked.
- If the owner no longer possesses the moral requirements described by the art. 120C.dS, the Prefect orders the revocation of driving licenseto habitual, professional or tendency criminals, or to people subjected to personal security measures.
- When the license is replaced with another issued by a foreign country. The DMV proceeds to revoke the license when the holder has obtained the replacement of his license with that of another country.
- If the ownersubjected to review exam, was no longer suitablethe Motorization Authority, can order the revocation of the license.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If the owner is found at least twice in two years (recidivism) with a blood alcohol level higher than 1.5 g/l, or already in a state of alteration, causing a road accident, or in the case of a finding of driving with a blood alcohol level above 1.5 g/l by a professional driver.
- Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60 km/h (art. 142/9bis CdS) for the second time in 2 years.
- Using a vehicle for street service with a driver or as a taxi for the second time in 2 years, without having obtained the license or with a suspended or revoked license (art. 86/2 CdS)
How long does the revocation last?
In general, the revocation allows you to repeat the exam and obtain your driving license after 2 years from the act of revocation. However, there remain some special cases to mention:
- if the revocation is ordered due to psycho-physical impairments while driving (articles 186 and 187 of the CdS), a new license can be obtained 3 years after the date of the sentence;
- if the revocation is following a road accident with serious negligent injuries, the interested party can obtain a new license 5 years after the revocation. This deadline is increased if the interested party has violated the articles. 186, 187 and 189 of the Highway Code.
- if the revocation is following a road accident with fatal injuries, you will be able to obtain a new license only 10 years after the revocation. Also in this case the penalty increases if the interested party has violated the articles. 186, 187 and 189 of the Highway Code;
- in the case of the lack of moral requirements, the period for the revocation to expire is 3 years, at the end of which, a judge will be responsible for granting authorization to obtain the driving licence.
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How to get your driving license back
At the end of the time imposed by the revocation of the driving document, it will be possible to apply again to obtain the license. To obtain it, it will be necessary to demonstrate that you possess the psycho-physical requirements required by law for driving motor vehicles, by undergoing the medical examination at the Local Medical Commission. Furthermore they will have to take the two exams, theoretical and practical. Once you pass the tests, the driving license is issued it will be a new document. A detail not to be underestimated, since this means that the owner is in all respects a new driver. These rules are valid for every type of license.
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