LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2Art. 2§ 13200 Driver License Suspension Penalties

§ 13200 Driver License Suspension Penalties

Vehicle Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 13200 Driver License Suspension Penalties

This law says that if you get caught speeding or driving recklessly, the court can take away your driver's license for a short time. The more times you get caught, the longer you lose your license.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you speed or drive recklessly, you could lose your license.
  • •First time: up to 30 days without a license.
  • •Second time: up to 60 days without a license.
  • •Third time or more: up to 6 months without a license.

Example

You get pulled over for driving 20 miles over the speed limit.

The court might take away your license for up to 30 days if it's your first time. If you get caught speeding again, you could lose your license for up to 60 days.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 13200 Driver License Suspension Penalties

Whenever any person licensed under this code is convicted of a violation of any provision of this code relating to the speed of vehicles or a violation of Section 23103 the court may, unless this code makes mandatory a revocation by the department, suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period of not to exceed 30 days upon a first conviction, for a period of not to exceed 60 days upon a second conviction, and for a period of not to exceed six months upon a third or any subsequent conviction. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

speed of vehiclesSection 23103suspend the privilegemandatory a revocation

Related Statutes

  • § 13200.5 Driver License Suspension
  • § 13203 Driver License Suspension Limits
  • § 16370.5 Driver License Suspension Rules
  • § 13201 Driver License Suspension Offenses
  • § 13202.5 Underage Driving Privilege Suspension

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13200.
View Official Source