No Valid Driver’s License
Is a “no valid driver’s license” a criminal charge?
When someone gets pulled over and is driving without a valid driver’s license, they are issued a ticket. What many people do not understand, is that driving without a valid license is actually a criminal charge, and is treated very seriously in court.
According to Section 322.03(1) of the Florida Statue, driving without a valid license is literally considered as follow: …a charge that is a criminal act for a person to drive any motor vehicle on a state highway unless the person has a valid driver’s license issued by an appropriate government authority.
Consequences for driving without a valid driver’s license
There are various consequences for getting a “No Valid Driver’s License” while driving a motor vehicle in the state of Florida. Each county and county court have different laws and repercussions for this criminal charge, but here a few of the consequences:
- Court costs
- Adjudication
- Deportation
- Jail time
- Etc.
The difference between a “no valid driver’s license” and “driving with a suspended license.”
A “no valid driver’s license” is a criminal charge that is given to someone who is driving without a government issued driver’s license. When someone is driving with a suspended license, they have a government issued driver’s license, but it is not up to date. Driving with a suspended license also has various consequences, which can be seen here.