Cop took my license

New posts. Search forums. Log in. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Winter Woman Well-Known Member. Did you get his badge number? If there isn't anything else hanging over your head I'd contact his superior and if that doesn't work I'd possibly contact the city attorney. Why only half the story? If you REFUSED the chemical test, your driving privileges will be suspended for 12 months, and you will not be eligible for a temporary restricted permit.

DUI is the most common acronym for driving under the influence, which is a criminal law. In terms of impact on employment and opportunities in the future, a DUI is perhaps the traffic ticket most likely to derail a career. Alcohol is the most common impairing substance, but GA DUI laws cover EVERY type of possible impairment, even if impaired by over-the-counter medications, prescribed medications, synthetic drugs or inhaling paint fumes or glue.

An arrested DUI driver is taken to jail, to be booked for driving while intoxicated, and must post bond in most cases. While DUI can be a felony or misdemeanor, only a small percentage of cases will be accused as felony DUI cases, and these DUI felonies are almost always because of one of these 3 situations:.

The new ignition interlock option went into effect on July 1, When a police officer confiscates someone ' s license under the authority granted by the DMV regulation, he must forward it to the DMV within 24 hours with a statement and explanation of the offense involved.

Selection of the latter two options could result in restoration of his full license or issuance of a limited license, but these usually require him to at least retake the road skills portion of the license test. In any case, his license remains withdrawn indefinitely during the entire period his case is being resolved. The license is, in effect, suspended and the person may not drive until the matter is resolved.

There is no law that explicitly grants police officers the authority you describe, but a DMV regulation authorizes police to summarily suspend a license under certain conditions on behalf of the DMV commissioner and forward it to the DMV for further action.

Specifically, this regulation states:. Agencies Regs. But it also appears implied that there must be some offense or violation that formed a basis for the person ' s apprehension by the police officer.

Your license will be suspended in Arizona, if you are charged with a DUI. You will be issued a temporary ID to use during processing. Driving on a suspended license in Arizona results in a class one misdemeanor. A minor using either a fake ID, or an ID that does not belong to them generally results in the license being confiscated. If the officers can find the owner of the ID, and they determine that the ID was stolen, it will be returned to the rightful owner.