Suspended & Revoked Licenses

When a driver receives 8 or more points in an 18-month period: 1st suspension is 30 days and 2nd suspension is 60 days. If this happens 3 or more times, the suspension is 90 days. You can expect the Department of Revenue to revoke your license for the following: 12 or more points in 12 months, 18 or more points in 24 months, or 24 or more points in 36 months.

If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated the offense is processed administratively as well as criminally. Administratively your driving privilege is suspended or revoked based on the prior five- year driver record. If you have been convicted or suspended during the past five years for an alcohol or drug related traffic offense, your driving privilege is revoked for one year. If not, a 90- day suspension is imposed, and if this occurs you have two options:

1. Immediate 90-day Restricted Driving Privilege. To receive this, you must:
-Complete and submit the "Request for 90-day Interlock Restricted Privilege" form to the Department of Revenue within 15 days of the notice date of your suspension
- File proof of SR-22 insurance with the Department of Revenue
-Install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, and file proof of the installation with the Department of Revenue.

2. 30-days of NO DRIVING followed by 60-day Restricted Driving Privilege. To receive this, you must:
- Serve a suspension period of 30-days.
- File proof of SR-22 insurance with the Missouri Department of Revenue
-Install an ignition interlock on your vehicle, and file proof of the installation with the Department of Revenue, but ONLY if you have a prior alcohol offense.

Driving with a suspended or revoked license can lead to an increased suspension and even prison time. Driving with a revoked license is a misdemeanor. The first violation is punishable as a class D misdemeanor. And, a second or third violation will be punishable as a class A misdemeanor. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.321

Driving without insurance for a first offense is a considered a class D misdemeanor. Possible penalties include 4 points added to your license and/or a license suspension.

You may receive a license suspension for failure to respond to a motor vehicle and driver’s license notice and missing a court date. As well as, not paying traffic tickets, fines, surcharges, or child support.

The amount of time for the suspension for DUI of drugs or alcohol depends whether or not it's a first or repeat offense. Refuses a chemical test is considered a separate offense and can result in a license suspension for up to a year (K.S.A 8-1014). If the individual is convicted for DUI, they may also be subject to higher fines and a longer suspension.

Driving with a suspended license can result in jail time, fines, and an extended driver’s license suspension. You may also receive an automatic revocation. For a first offense, you may be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense, you may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.
Fines vary by type of offense.

All vehicles must be insured. Driving a vehicle that is not insured can result in penalties and reinstatement fees. (K.S.A 40-3104)

You may receive a license suspension or revocation for reckless driving, speeding, being responsible for a fatal accident. Your license may be revoked for vehicular homicide, failing to stop after an accident where there was an injury or fatality, among other violations.

Non-driving violations that may result in a license suspension or revocation include failing to respond to a Division of Motor Vehicle notice or missing a court date. As well as, not paying traffic tickets, fines, or surcharges.