Section 13364 Of Article 3. Suspension And Revocation By Department From California Vehicle Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
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. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a
person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended upon
notification by a bank or financial institution that a check has
been dishonored when that check was presented to the department for
either of the following reasons:
(1) In payment of a fine that resulted from an outstanding
violation pursuant to Section 40508 or a suspension pursuant to
Section 13365.
(2) In payment of a fee or penalty owed by the person, if the fee
or penalty is required by this code for the issuance, reissuance, or
return of the person's driver's license after suspension, revocation,
or restriction of the driving privilege.
(b) The suspension shall remain in effect until payment of all
fines, fees, and penalties is made to the department or to the court,
as appropriate, and the person's driving record does not contain any
notification of a court order issued pursuant to subdivision (a) of
Section 42003 or of a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) of Section
40508.
(c) No suspension imposed pursuant to this section shall become
effective until 30 days after the mailing of a written notice of the
intent to suspend.
(d) The written notice of a suspension imposed pursuant to this
section shall be delivered by certified mail.
(e) If any personal check is offered in payment of fines described
in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) and is returned for any reason,
the related notice issued pursuant to Section 40509 or 40509.5 shall
be restored to the person's record.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any license that
has been suspended pursuant to this section shall immediately be
reinstated, and the fees and penalties waived, upon the submission of
proof acceptable to the department that the check has been
erroneously dishonored by the bank or financial institution.