The part of a California DUI that disrupts life the fastest is usually the license. It runs on a separate DMV track with its own short deadline, and it interacts with the court case in ways that surprise people. This guide brings the license pieces together, with links to the detailed article and the free tool for each.
The DMV hearing and the 10-day deadline
- Understanding the DMV hearing
- Your right to the hearing (VC 13558)
- Administrative Per Se suspension (VC 13353.2)
- Appealing a DMV hearing decision
- Letting your attorney handle the hearing
Suspensions and getting back on the road
- Court-ordered suspension (VC 13352)
- Refusal suspension (VC 13353)
- Restricted license after a DUI
- Out-of-state license reinstatement
- Getting your DMV driving record
Ignition interlock and SR-22
Check your deadlines and exposure
- DMV hearing deadline calculator
- License suspension calculator
- Restricted license calculator
- SR-22 duration calculator
- IID requirement checker
The DMV clock does not wait. Get a free written case analysis below or call me at (888) 271-6644. See also the DUI penalties guide.