California DMV Attorneys

Areas of Practice - Lack of Skill

The DMV can suspend/revoke a person's driving privilege for lack of skill. A lack of skill suspension usually affects senior drivers.

What is lack of skill? If a motorist commits repeated traffic violations or gets in one or more auto accidents where the motorist is to blame, he or she may have his or her license placed on suspicion by the DMV. This often happens when the driver is a senior citizen, is physically frail or is on medication. The DMV will not make a decision solely based on the age of an individual, but if you believe you have been singled out because of your age, you should contact a DMV attorney to contest that decision.

The DMV can and often will also reexamine a driver after they get information that suggests the driver no longer has the knowledge and/or skill to drive safely. Such reexaminations are based on information received from law enforcement, physicians, family members, relatives, acquaintances or others who state specific observations to the DMV about the person's potential ability to drive safely. Police, medical and emergency personnel are required to report their observations to the DMV even when the smallest of violations occur.

Once the DMV starts the process of identifying and suspending a driver for so-called "lack of skill," the driver has very little chance of preserving his or her driving privilege without a qualified and competent DMV attorney on his or her side. Having a driver's license suspended is a huge problem for a senior citizen, especially for someone who is independent, active and living alone.

If a person's driving privilege has been suspended for lack of skill, then he or she will have to schedule a hearing with the DMV in order to contest the suspension and get his or her driving privilege reinstated. Call a skilled California DMV Hearing attorney at Wallin & Klarich to discuss the best options and alternatives available for you.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing a DMV matter in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-782-5196 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.

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