Question 335 in the bank

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

  1. No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.
  2. Correct answer: Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.
  3. No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.
  4. Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

The Licensing Authority has administrative power to revoke or suspend a licence, so this is not reserved only for the courts or the police. That power is limited to reasons of fitness: driving competence, for example when a driver proves unable to drive properly, or medical fitness, such as a condition that affects safe driving. It cannot act at its own discretion for any reason it likes.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).