California · Vehicle Code

VEH §16370.5: The department shall suspend the privilege of any person to operate a motor vehicle as specified in Section 116.

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The department shall suspend the privilege of any person to operate a motor vehicle as specified in Section 116.880 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Except as provided in this section, an action brought under Section 116.880 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not governed by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16250) of Division 7.

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