§ 55-50-701. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Citation” means any citation, summons, ticket, or other document issued by an arresting officer for violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, ordering the arrested motorist to appear in court or before a magistrate; “Collateral” or “bond” means any cash or other security […]
§ 55-50-702. Authority to Make Agreements — Contents of Agreement
The commissioner may execute a reciprocal compact or agreement not inconsistent with this part with the motor vehicle administrator or other authorized official of any other state concerning the appearance of a person licensed in one (1) state to answer a summons for a traffic violation issued by the other state. The compact shall provide […]
§ 55-50-703. Procedures Used by Law Enforcement Officers
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a law enforcement officer observing a violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule, or regulation by a nonresident shall issue a citation as appropriate and shall not, subject to subsection (b), require the nonresident to post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial, but shall accept the […]
§ 55-50-508. Minors Withdrawn From Secondary School — Administrative Review of License Revocation
Any person who has received a notice of revocation under § 55-50-502(a)(1)(J) may request an administrative review. The request shall be accompanied by any relevant evidence, deemed appropriate by the department, which the person wants the department to consider in reviewing the determination made pursuant to § 49-6-3017. When a request for administrative review is […]
§ 55-50-509. Minors Withdrawn From Secondary School — Revocation Hearing
Any person who has received a notice of revocation may make a written request for a review of the department’s determination by the department at a hearing. The request shall be made on a form available from the department. If the person’s driver license has not been previously surrendered, it must be surrendered at the […]
§ 55-50-414. Farm-Related Service Industry Employee Restricted Commercial Driver License
The commissioner may issue a farm-related service industry employee restricted commercial driver license to a person who: Is an employee of: An agri-chemical business; A custom harvester; A farm retail outlet or supplier; or A livestock feeder; Satisfies all of the requirements for issuance of a commercial driver license under this chapter other than the […]
§ 55-50-501. Mandatory Revocation of Licenses — Causes — Suspension of License Until Judgment for Personal or Property Damage Paid
The department shall forthwith revoke the license of any operator or chauffeur upon receiving a record of the operator’s or chauffeur’s conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final: Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. The period of revocation in this instance shall extend for the term […]
§ 55-50-502. Suspension of Licenses — Hearings — Period of Suspension or Revocation — Surrender of License — Restricted License — Operating Under License of Another Jurisdiction Prohibited — Appeal
The department is authorized to suspend the license of an operator or chauffeur upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee: Has committed an offense for which mandatory revocation of license is required upon conviction; provided, that in the event of a conviction resulting from the offense, the time of […]
§ 55-50-503. Surrender of License — Forwarding Surrendered License and Record of Convictions to Department — Report of Convictions — Recommendation of Suspension
Whenever any person is convicted of any offense for which this chapter makes mandatory the revocation of the operator’s or chauffeur’s license of the person by the department, the court in which the conviction is had shall require the surrender to it of all operator’s and chauffeur’s licenses then held by the person so convicted, […]
§ 55-50-504. Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked — Minors — Forfeiture — Notice
A person who drives a motor vehicle within the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained that is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel, or the premises of any shopping center, manufactured housing complex or apartment house complex or any other premises frequented by the […]