§ 16371 License Suspension Requirements

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says if you cause a car crash and can't pay for the damage, your driver's license gets suspended until you prove you can pay or actually pay what you owe.

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•If you cause a crash and owe money, your license gets suspended.
•To get your license back, you must either pay what you owe or prove you can cover future costs (like with insurance).
•The suspension lasts until you fix the money problem.

Example

You crash into someone's car and the court says you must pay $5,000 for the damage.

If you don't pay or show you have insurance/money to cover it, your license stays suspended until you do.

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§ 16371 License Suspension Requirements

The suspension shall remain in effect, and no license shall be issued to the judgment debtor until the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), and until either the judgment is satisfied in full or to the extent provided in this chapter, subject to the exemption provided in Section 16375. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1157, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

suspension proof of financial responsibility judgment debtor exemption

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 16371.

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