After you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you only have 10 days from that date to request a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing. A DMV hearing is an administrative hearing where you will get a chance to explain why you should be allowed to keep your license. If you do not respond within 10 days, you automatically waive your right to a hearing. If you fail to take action, your driver’s license will be suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
A number of drivers make this mistake because when they see a pink temporary license, they think they have 30 days to make a request. The pink piece of paper only allows you to drive for 30 days. However, if you continue to drive after your license is suspended as the result of a DUI, you could end up facing jail time.
