What happens if I receive a citation for having a violated a driving restriction?
The MVA is required to suspend or revoke your driver’s license for having violated a restriction. However, the timing of the suspension/revocation depends upon whether or not the restriction is alcohol related. If the restriction is alcohol related, the Administrative Adjudication Division (AAD) of the MVA will move to suspend/revoke your license immediately, sometimes before you pay the fine or appear before the District Court. If the restriction is not alcohol related, the AAD takes action only after it has received information from the District Court that you either paid the fine, thereby admitting guilt, or were found guilty by the judge. What are some examples of an alcohol related driving restriction? One example of an alcohol related restriction is the required use of an ignition interlock device that measures your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level and prevents your vehicle from starting if you have been drinking. Another example is that if you are under 21 years of age yo
