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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 3§ 12818 Driver License Reexamination Rules

§ 12818 Driver License Reexamination Rules

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§ 12818 Driver License Reexamination Rules

This law says that if you get a notice to recheck your driving skills, the DMV must review if you're still safe to drive. They can take away or limit your license if they find you're not safe.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get a notice, the DMV has to check if you can still drive safely.
  • •They can take your license away if you're not safe.
  • •The DMV will tell the police what they decided.

Example

If a police officer thinks you're driving badly because of your age or health, they might send you a notice to get rechecked.

The DMV will test you again and might take your license away if you can't drive safely anymore.

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

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§ 12818 Driver License Reexamination Rules

(a) Upon receipt of a request for reexamination and presentation of a legible copy of a notice of reexamination by a person issued the notice pursuant to Section 21061, the department shall reexamine the person’s qualifications to operate a motor vehicle pursuant to Section 13801, notwithstanding the notice requirement of Section 13801. (b) Based on the department’s reexamination of the person’s qualifications pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall determine if either of the following actions should be taken: (1) Suspend or revoke the driving privilege of that person if the department finds that any of the grounds exist which authorize the refusal to issue a license. (2) Restrict, make subject to terms and conditions of probation, suspend, or revoke the driving privilege of that person based upon the records of the department as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 13800). (c) As an alternative to subdivision (a), the department may suspend or revoke the person’s driving privilege as provided under Article 2 (commencing with Section 13950) of Chapter 3. (d) Upon request, the department shall notify the law enforcement agency which employs the traffic officer who issued the notice of reexamination of the results of the reexamination. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2011. (Repealed (in Sec. 13) and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 985, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2001. Section operative January 1, 2011, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 1810.3 Commercial Vehicle Accident Data
  • § 11105 Driving School License Renewal
  • § 12804.9 Driver License Exam Requirements
  • § 12808 Driver License Eligibility Checks
  • § 12810 Two-Point Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 12818.
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