§ 302.400 – Underage License Suspension & Revocation

Posted by Christopher Combs on July 18, 2025

302.400. Suspension or revocation of driving privileges, persons under twenty-one years of age — violation of certain laws — surrender of licenses — court to forward to director of revenue — period of suspension.

Young drivers can lose their license for alcohol, drug, or fake ID violations.

This law explains when a person under 21 will have their driver’s license suspended or revoked for certain offenses involving alcohol, drugs, or license misuse. It also details how long the suspension or revocation will last.

1. Courts must suspend or revoke the license of anyone under 21 found guilty of these offenses:

(1) Any alcohol-related traffic offense (with attorney representation or waiver)
(2) Alcohol possession or use while driving (with attorney or waiver)
(3) Drug possession or use (with attorney or waiver)
(4) Misusing or altering a driver’s license (fake ID offenses)
(5) A second alcohol possession or use offense if both were committed before age 18 and guilt was determined for the first

2. Driving privileges must also be suspended or revoked for anyone between 15 and 21 found guilty of violating section 311.325 (minor in possession using fake ID to get alcohol).

3. The court must order the person to give up any driver’s license or permit they hold.

4. If not a juvenile court, the court must send the license and suspension/revocation order to the Department of Revenue.

5. If it is a juvenile court:

(1) For juveniles age 16 or older, the court must send the order and license to the Department of Revenue.
(2) For juveniles under 16, the court holds the order and sends it 30 days before the person’s 16th birthday.

6. Suspension and revocation time periods: