What does it mean if your license becomes suspended?

When your license becomes suspended, it means that your privilege to drive is temporarily withdrawn. This can happen for various reasons, such as accumulating too many traffic violations, driving under the influence, or failing to pay fines or child support. A suspension is not a permanent revocation; it implies that there is a defined period during which you cannot legally operate a vehicle. Once the suspension period is over, and you have met any other requirements set by the state, you may be able to reinstate your driving privileges.

The other options reflect different scenarios concerning your driving status. Permanent revocation implies that you cannot regain driving privileges, which is not the case with a suspension. An expired license simply means that you need to renew it but does not involve the withdrawal of driving privileges. And having to retake the driving test typically relates to other circumstances, such as license reinstatement after a revocation, not a suspension.