19.010 Authority for Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation (VC §8800)

The Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) may cancel, suspend, or revoke a vehicle’s registration California Certificate of Title, registration card, license plate, or any permit when the:

• Certificate, license plate, or permit was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued.
• Vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated or moved on the highways.
• Registered vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked.
• Required fees have not been paid upon reasonable notice and demand.
• Registration card, license plate, or permit is knowingly displayed on a vehicle other than the one for which issued.
• Registration could have been refused when last issued or renewed.
• Minimum liability insurance is not obtained or maintained for the vehicle.
• DMV is so authorized under any other provision of the law.