Section 3053 Of Article 3. Appeals From Decisions Of The Department From California Vehicle Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 3.

. The board shall determine the appeal upon the administrative record of the department, any evidence adduced at any hearing of the board, and upon any briefs filed by the parties. If any party to the appeal requests the right to appear before the board, the board shall set a time and place for such hearing, the production of any relevant evidence and argument.