How will I know my licence is suspended or refused?
The RTA will send a Notice of Suspension to licence holders who reach or exceed the demerit points threshold applying to their type of licence or who commit an excessive speed offence. The law requires that the Notice be sent to the address the licence holder has provided to the RTA. The RTA will not withdraw a suspension simply because the Notice is returned undelivered. Only where the licence holder can demonstrate that they advised the RTA of a change of address within 14 days of moving, which is the requirement under the law, will consideration be given to withdrawing a suspension. If your licence has expired or is about to expire, a Notice of Suspension will not be issued. Instead, you will be refused a licence when you attend a motor registry and apply for a licence renewal. You will be formally advised of the refusal and a Notice of Refusal will be issued. The Notice of Suspension or Refusal will specify the date the licence suspension or refusal is to begin and when it will end
