§ 13801 License Re-Examination Requirement

Vehicle Code·California

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The department can tell a driver to take another driving test, give them 10 days notice, and if they refuse, the driver’s license can be suspended right away.

Key Takeaways

•The department must give a written notice at least 10 days before the re‑examination.
•If the driver refuses or fails to show up, the department can suspend the license.
•The suspension starts as soon as the department notifies the driver.

Example

A driver gets a written notice saying they must go to a re‑examination in 10 days. The driver decides not to go.

Because the driver didn’t take the re‑exam, the department can immediately suspend their driving privilege until they finally take the test.

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§ 13801 License Re-Examination Requirement

In addition to the investigation, the department may require the re-examination of the licensee, and shall give 10 days’ written notice of the time and place thereof. If the licensee refuses or fails to submit to the re-examination, the department may peremptorily suspend the driving privilege of the person until such time as the licensee shall have submitted to re-examination. The suspension shall be effective upon notice.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13801.

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