What does a CBR driving licence suspension mean for residents of Leiden?
A CBR driving licence suspension involves a temporary suspension of your driving entitlement by the Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR). In Leiden, this means you are temporarily not allowed to drive a car, despite having a valid driving licence in hand. This follows upon suspicion of unfitness for safe participation in traffic in the region.
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 possible criminal consequences. In Leiden, you can go to Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden (Stationsweg 46) for legal steps.
Reasons for CBR suspension in Leiden
The CBR suspends based on traffic safety and driver fitness. Common causes:
Medical grounds
In case of doubt about medical fitness to drive, suspension follows, due to:
- Physical limitations that affect steering
- Mental health issues
- Medication that reduces alertness
- Alcohol or drug addiction
- Conditions such as epilepsy
EMA: Educatieve Maatregel Alcohol en Verkeer
After alcohol-related offences, the CBR mandates a course. Non-compliance? Suspension until completion and passing. Courses often locally available in Leiden.
EMG: Educatieve Maatregel Gedrag en Verkeer
For serious offences such as reckless speeding, behavioural training is mandatory. Non-attendance leads to suspension.
Alcohol interlock programme
Violation of alcohol interlock rules results in suspension.
Legal basis: WVW 1994
CBR's authority is enshrined in the Road Traffic Act 1994:
- Art. 130 WVW 1994: CBR may suspend in case of doubt about fitness
- Art. 131 WVW 1994: Procedure for fitness to drive check
- Art. 134 WVW 1994: Conditions for invalidation
- Art. 9 WVW 1994: Penalty for driving without entitlement
The driving licences regulations specify medical requirements. For advice in Leiden: Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46.
Procedure for CBR suspension in Leiden
Notification
First announcement letter with:
- Suspension reason
- Request for medical information
- Response period
- Objection and appeal information
Assessment and decision
CBR analyses and may require:
- Medical/psychological examination
- Driving test
- Suspension or waiver
Official decision by post with start date and duration.
Objection and appeal
Objection to CBR within 6 weeks (no suspensive effect). Rejection? Appeal to Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden. Request interim relief for temporary suspension.
Duration of CBR suspension
Duration varies per case:
| Reason | Average duration | Lifted after |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 3-12 months | Passing examination |
| EMA/EMG | Until course completed | Passing course |
| Alcohol interlock | 6-24 months | Compliance with programme |
Consult Juridisch Loket Leiden for personal assistance.
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