What is the first step after a mechanic’s certificate gets suspended?

The first step after a mechanic's certificate gets suspended involves surrendering the mechanic certification card. This step is crucial as it formally acknowledges the suspension and prevents the mechanic from engaging in activities that require a valid certification. Surrendering the card helps to maintain regulatory compliance and ensures that the mechanic no longer operates as certified until the suspension is resolved.

Updating the station records, notifying customers, or reissuing the certificate are important processes that may follow, but they are not the immediate actions required at the onset of a suspension. Ensuring that the certification card is surrendered effectively communicates the suspension's validity and upholds the integrity of the inspection processes within the state.