Section 16075 Of Article 4. Suspensions From California Vehicle Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.
16075
. (a) The suspension provisions of this article shall not
apply to a driver or owner until 30 days after the department sends
to the driver or owner notice of its intent to suspend his or her
driving privilege, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 16070, and
advises the driver or owner of his or her right to a hearing as
provided in this section.
(b) If the driver or owner receiving the notice of intent to
suspend wishes to have a hearing, the request for a hearing shall be
made in writing to the department within 10 days of the receipt of
the notice. Failure to respond to a notice of intent within 10 days
of receipt of the notice is a waiver of the person's right to a
hearing.
(c) If the driver or owner makes a timely request for a hearing,
the department shall hold the hearing before the effective date of
the suspension to determine the applicability of this chapter to the
driver or owner, including a determination of whether:
(1) The accident has resulted in property damage in excess of one
thousand dollars ($1,000), or bodily injury, or death.
(2) The driver or owner has established evidence of financial
responsibility, as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section
16050), that was in effect at the time of the accident.
(d) A request for a hearing does not stay the suspension of a
person's driving privilege. However, if the department does not
conduct a hearing and make a determination pursuant thereto within
the time limit provided in subdivision (b) of Section 16070, the
department shall stay the effective date of the order of suspension
pending a determination.
(e) The hearing provided for by this section shall be held in the
county of residence of the person requesting the hearing. The hearing
shall be conducted pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section
14100) of Chapter 3 of Division 6.
(f) The department shall render its decision within 15 days after
conclusion of the hearing.
(g) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2017.