Can a Greensboro Driving While License Revoked Lawyer Tell You Why Your License is Revoked?

Chad D. GarrettFounding attorney · Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Updated September 11, 20242 min read

Driving while license revoked, or DWLR, is a scourge on a person’s ability to provide for their family and self. While we all know the standard things that may revoke a license, such as a DWI or DUI conviction, or accumulation of 12 points on your record, there are several smaller, more uncommon things that can affect a person.

For example, a Greensboro traffic lawyer knows that an Assault with a Motor Vehicle (N.C.G.S. §20-17(11), -19(f)) is a revocable offense, as is failure to pay child support. If you are on probation, and that probation is revoked, your license may also be revoked.

Dealings with the NC DMV may also lead to a revocation. Did you know that Fraud in Driver’s License Application (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-17(7), -19(f)), or Perjury on Any DMV Affidavit (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-17(5), -19(f)), may revoke your license?

A few other uncommon revocations may include:

• Transporting an Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage After Consuming Alcohol (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-138.7, 20-17(a)(12)); Reckless Driving / Illegal Transportation of Intoxicating Beverage For Sale (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-17(7), -19(f))
• Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-16(a)(8), -19(a)); Second or Subsequent Conviction of Transporting Open Container After Consuming (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-17(12), -19(g1))
• Unlawful or Fraudulent Use of Driver’s License or Permit (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-16(a)(6), -19(c))
• Purchase of Alcoholic Beverage by Underage Person Under N.C.G.S. § 18B-302 (N.C.G.S. § 20-17.3)
• Aid and Abet by Underage of an Underage Purchase (N.C.G.S. § 20-17.3)
• Fraudulent Use of ID for Alcohol Purchase by Underage (N.C.G.S. § 20-17.3)
• Racing, Willful or Prearranged, or Betting on Racing or Allowing Use of Vehicle
• Displaying or Possessing Any License or Learner’s Permit Known to Be Invalid (N.C.G.S. § 20-30(1))
• Misrepresent on Certificate of Financial Responsibility (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-17(c), -13.2(e), -179.3(1))
• Unsatisfied Judgment from Use of Motor Vehicle (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-279.13, -279.16, -279.8(c))
• Failure to Appear in Court / Pay Fine (N.C.G.S. §§ 20-24.1, -4.20)
• Forfeiture for Failure to Complete Community Service (N.C.G.S. § 13B-262.4(f))

If you need a Greensboro traffic lawyer, call the Greensboro traffic attorney law firm of Garrett Walker Aycoth and Olson at 336-379-0539! We are here to help!

Founding attorney

Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

• Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
• Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.