What can cause the DMV to suspend your license?

The DMV can suspend your license for a variety of reasons, and one significant reason is a Failure to Appear (FTA) in court for a traffic citation. When a driver receives a ticket and fails to resolve the matter by appearing in court, it can indicate to the DMV that the individual is not responsible or compliant with traffic laws. Thus, this non-compliance can lead to penalties, including license suspension.

In contrast, missing a driving test, while inconvenient and potentially delaying the licensing process, does not automatically result in a license suspension. A traffic collision alone does not directly cause a suspension unless it leads to serious violations, such as driving without insurance or causing injury. Finally, accumulating too many parking tickets typically results in fines and potential vehicle immobilization or towing, but it does not usually lead to an outright suspension of the driver's license. Therefore, a Failure to Appear is a significant and actionable violation that can directly invoke the DMV's authority to suspend a license.