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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 2§ 18051 Probationary License Conditions

§ 18051 Probationary License Conditions

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§ 18051 Probationary License Conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •The DMV can give you a special license with rules you must follow.
  • •These rules won’t be written on the license itself, but you still have to follow them.
  • •The rules are based on what the DMV thinks is best for public safety and your driving skills.
  • •If you get this special license, you can ask for a hearing within 60 days if you don’t like the rules.

Example

You got a few speeding tickets, and the DMV gives you a license that says you can’t drive after 10 PM.

The DMV can add rules like this to your license even if it’s not written on the card. If you don’t like the rule, you can ask for a hearing to argue your case.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 18051 Probationary License Conditions

(a)  Except where the provisions of this part require the refusal to issue a license, the department may issue a probationary license subject to conditions to be observed by the licensee in the exercise of the privilege granted. The conditions to be attached to the exercise of the privilege shall not appear on the face of the probationary license, but shall, in the judgment of the department, be in the public interest and suitable to the qualifications of the applicant as disclosed by the application and investigation by the department of the information contained therein. (b)  Within 60 days after issuance of a probationary license, the applicant may demand, in writing, a hearing before the director or his or her representative. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 18052 Temporary License Permits
  • § 18064 Temporary License Suspension
  • § 1416.82 License Suspension Procedures
  • § 18050.5 License Denial For Past Violations
  • § 18053.5 Dealer License Examination Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18051.
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