§ 13357 Vehicle Privilege Suspension

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the DMV can take away your driver's license if a court says you broke the law by taking someone else's car without permission.

Key Takeaways

•If a court finds you guilty of taking a car without permission, your license can be suspended or revoked.
•The DMV follows the court's recommendation to take away your driving privileges.
•This applies to any vehicle, not just cars.

Example

If you borrow your neighbor's car without asking and get caught, the court can tell the DMV to suspend your license.

The DMV will then take away your driving privileges because you took a car that wasn't yours.

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§ 13357 Vehicle Privilege Suspension

Upon the recommendation of the court the department shall suspend or revoke the privilege to operate a motor vehicle of any person who has been found guilty of a violation of Section 10851. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1110.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

suspend revoke privilege to operate a motor vehicle Section 10851

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13357.

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