California
Vehicle Code VC 13364 - Dishonored Checks.13364. (a) Notwithstanding any
other provision of this code, a person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle
shall be suspended upon notification by a bank or financial institution that a
check has been dishonored when that check was presented to the department for
either of the following reasons: - In payment of a fine that resulted
from an outstanding violation pursuant to Section 40508 or a suspension pursuant
to Section 13365.
- In payment of a fee or penalty owed by the person, if
the fee or penalty is required by this code for the issuance, reissuance, or return
of the person's driver's license after suspension, revocation, or restriction
of the driving privilege.
(b) The suspension shall remain in effect
until payment of all fines, fees, and penalties is made to the department or to
the court, as appropriate, and the person's driving record does not contain any
notification of a court order issued pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 42003
or of a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 40508. (c) No suspension
imposed pursuant to this section shall become effective until 30 days after the
mailing of a written notice of the intent to suspend. (d) The written notice
of a suspension imposed pursuant to this section shall be delivered by certified
mail. (e) If any personal check is offered in payment of fines described
in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) and is returned for any reason, the related
notice issued pursuant to Section 40509 or 40509.5 shall be restored to the person's
record. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any license that
has been suspended pursuant to this section shall immediately be reinstated, and
the fees and penalties waived, upon the submission of proof acceptable to the
department that the check has been erroneously dishonored by the bank or financial
institution. Added Ch. 845, Stats. 1993. Effective January 1, 1994.
Amended Sec. 56, Ch. 877, Stats. 1998. Effective January 1, 1999. California
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