Crashes or traffic violations during your first months as a licensed driver can lead the DMV to place restrictions on your license or suspend it. How long is this early period?

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The DMV watches a newly licensed driver's record closely for the first 12 months, and collisions or violations during that year can bring a restriction or a suspension of the driving privilege.

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Topic: Penalties and points   License: Car permit

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