DWLS
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police
| Stands for | Driving while license suspended |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DWLS stands for Driving while license suspended, a police abbreviation.
Offense of driving after a person's license has been suspended, often for unpaid fines, DUI, insurance lapses or too many points. Related charges include DWLR (revoked) and driving while license canceled.
Example: He was stopped for a broken taillight and arrested for DWLS when the plate check came back.
Usage notes
Penalties range from fines to jail, especially for repeat offenses or suspensions related to DUI. Critics note that many suspensions are for unpaid debts rather than dangerous driving, and several states have ended suspensions for unpaid fines. State abbreviations vary, such as DWLSR or DWSR.
Related abbreviations
More police abbreviations
- DOA – Dead on arrival
- DRE – Drug recognition expert
- DS – Detective Sergeant
- DUI – Driving under the influence
- DV – Domestic violence
- DWI – Driving while intoxicated
- EDP – Emotionally disturbed person
- FTA – Failure to appear
- FTO – Field training officer
- GBH – Grievous bodily harm
- GOA – Gone on arrival
- GSR – Gunshot residue