What's the point in suspending someone's drivers license?

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Every so often, I'm reminded of Angels' pitcher Nick Adenhart who was killed in a car crash following his first start of the 2009 season. The driver that killed him, aside from a myriad of other offenses, was driving on a suspended license.

What's the point in suspending or revoking someone's license as a means of punishment? It won't actually keep them out of the driver's seat.


 
 
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I think it's so that if they do get caught again they face a much harsher punishment.

Kind of like letting them off with a slap on the wrist but the next time they break the rules they get a thunderpunch <.<


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Well you can't chop off their hands. I dont know what cases the police can actually take away someones car, but what will stop them then from getting another car.

If theyre competent and learn, they will, if not, they risk killing themselves....sadly someone else and if theyre still alive, or get caught before I say jail time.


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I'd say it does keep a lot of people off the roads, because they know they're on thin ice.

People are a lot more careful when they've only got one strike left.


 
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It's a way to extort more money for the state.
I know way too many people who drive on suspended licenses, lapsed insurance, or without inspections to believe that it's ever a worthwhile deterrent.


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My dad got his licence suspended after he ended up getting sick a few years ago and he didnt renew his licence or even atempt driving untill verry recently after he's recovered.

I'd say suspending a licence keeps most reasonable people off the road.


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It's a way to extort more money for the state.
I know way too many people who drive on suspended licenses, lapsed insurance, or without inspections to believe that it's ever a worthwhile deterrent.
Yo, inspection is such a waste of money. Especially since i had to pay someone almost $40 for a sticker.