§ 12653 Student License Cancellation

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says a school principal or the state can take away a student's driver's license if they think it's unsafe. Parents can also ask to cancel it.

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•A student's driver's license can be canceled if they drive unsafely.
•The school principal or the state can decide to cancel it.
•Parents can also ask to cancel the license if they signed the permission form.

Example

A 16-year-old gets their driver's license but keeps speeding near their school.

The principal can cancel their license to keep everyone safe. Or, if the parents see their kid driving recklessly, they can ask the school to cancel it.

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§ 12653 Student License Cancellation

A student license may be canceled by the principal of the school or by the department whenever, in the opinion of either, the safety of the licensee or other persons requires the action and shall be canceled upon the written request of the parent or other person who signed the consent to issue the license. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 162.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

student license canceled safety written request consent

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 12653.

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