What does a CBR driving licence suspension mean for residents of Delft?
A CBR driving licence suspension involves a temporary suspension of your driving entitlement by the Central Office for Motor Vehicle Driver Testing (CBR). In Delft, this means you are temporarily not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, despite holding a valid driving licence. This follows upon suspicion of insufficient road safety.
Differs from a judicial driving ban or police seizure: with CBR suspension, you retain the driving licence physically, but legally you may not drive. Violation counts as driving without a valid driving licence (art. 9 WVW 1994), with criminal consequences. In Delft, you can go to The Hague District Court (district) for procedures.
Reasons for CBR suspension in Delft
The CBR suspends based on road safety. Common causes:
Medical grounds
In case of doubt about driving fitness due to health, such as:
- Physical limitations
- Mental health issues
- Medication effects
- Alcohol or drug addiction
- Conditions such as epilepsy
EMA: Educational Measure Alcohol and Traffic
After alcohol-related offences, CBR mandates a course. Non-compliance? Suspension until completion. Courses available near Delft.
EMG: Educational Measure Behaviour and Traffic
For reckless behaviour such as high speeds: course mandatory, otherwise suspension.
Alcohol Interlock Programme
Non-compliance leads to suspension.
Legal basis: WVW 1994
Based on Road Traffic Act 1994:
- Art. 130 WVW 1994: CBR authority in case of fitness doubt
- Art. 131 WVW 1994: Investigation procedure
- Art. 134 WVW 1994: Invalidity
- Art. 9 WVW 1994: Penalty for driving without entitlement
Driving Licences Regulations specifies requirements. For advice in Delft: Juridisch Loket Delft.
CBR suspension procedure in Delft
Notification
First letter states:
- Reason for suspension
- Request for documents
- Response period
- Objection and appeal information
Assessment
CBR may require:
- Medical/psychological examination
- Driving test
- Suspension or waiver
Official decision by post with duration.
Objection and appeal
Objection within 6 weeks to CBR (no suspensive effect). Rejection? Appeal to The Hague District Court. Request interim relief for temporary suspension. Assistance via Juridisch Loket Delft.
Duration of CBR suspension
Depending on the case:
| Reason | Average duration | Lifted after |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 3-12 months | Successful examination |
| EMA/EMG | Until course | Completion |
| Alcohol Interlock | 6-24 months | Compliance |
Consult Juridisch Loket Delft for personal guidance or The Hague District Court for legal steps.