Penalties for Driving Without a License
By Vaughan C Jones, Attorney at Law
May. 10, 2011 12:02p
In the state of Virginia, all drivers are required to have a current Virginia driver's license in order to operate a motor vehicle with the following exceptions: people who operate farm equipment, nonresidents who are legally licensed in another state, certain exemptions for members of the armed forces, certain nonresidents who are lawfully licensed in a foreign country, and new residents of Virginia who are lawfully licensed in another state and are protected under the 60 day grace period. If you have been arrested for driving without a license in Virginia, contact a Richmond traffic ticket attorney today.
Driving without a license in Virginia is a Class 2 misdemeanor. The penalties for unlawfully driving without a license in Virginia are up $1,500 in fines and up to 6 months in jail. A second or a subsequent violation of driving without a license is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor offense. Additionally, a person who is caught driving without a license is subject to having their vehicle impounded or immobilized for a period up to 90 days upon conviction. However, if the offender was driving a motor vehicle belonging to another person, then the courts will not order the motor vehicle to be impounded or otherwise immobilized.
Woodbridge Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Driving without a license is frequently connected to driver's license suspensions, which penalties are in fact more severe if your license was suspended as opposed to merely driving without a license. If you have been arrested for driving without a license, you will need to speak with a Woodbridge traffic attorney from Vaughan C Jones, Attorney at Law for help. Our firm is dedicated to representing clients charged with traffic offenses such as: reckless driving, traffic violations, speeding, DMV points system, driving without a license, driving on suspended license, driving without insurance, DUI, drug/sales distribution, red light violations,traffic ticket penalties, misdemeanor offenses and felony offenses. Let us use our knowledge of traffic laws to fight your charges in order to protect your driving privileges and your freedom!
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