In Michigan, the suspension of a driver’s license can result from minor infractions, such as too many points, to very serious ones, such as felonious driving. Revocations usually result from multiple infractions, such as multiple convictions for drinking and driving or multiple motor vehicle related felonies. However, some crimes are so serious it takes only a single incident to cause a revocation (Operating while intoxicated (OWI) causing death or failure to exercise due care and caution around a emergency responder resulting in death).
Most actions on the driver’s license in Michigan relate to points, suspensions, or revocations are automatic and are the exclusive purview of the Secretary of State. In some limited cases the court is still required to take the license action. For example, court action is required to order the suspension of the license in drug crimes, child support cases, and no-proof of insurance cases.
Loss of driving privileges can be fixed in duration or can be of indeterminate length. Some suspensions are referred to as “hard suspensions,” meaning that the suspension is not appealable to the circuit court for relief. Other suspensions can be modified or set aside by a circuit court order. It is important to remember that even a hard suspension can be appealed to the circuit court if it is erroneously imposed or imposed in violation of the law.
Most actions on the driver’s license in Michigan relate to points, suspensions, or revocations are automatic and are the exclusive purview of the Secretary of State. In some limited cases the court is still required to take the license action. For example, court action is required to order the suspension of the license in drug crimes, child support cases, and no-proof of insurance cases.
Loss of driving privileges can be fixed in duration or can be of indeterminate length. Some suspensions are referred to as “hard suspensions,” meaning that the suspension is not appealable to the circuit court for relief. Other suspensions can be modified or set aside by a circuit court order. It is important to remember that even a hard suspension can be appealed to the circuit court if it is erroneously imposed or imposed in violation of the law.