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Can you get in trouble if caught driving with suspended license?
I have been having an argument with my brother about, driving on suspended license or being caught driving on a suspended license, he does not think you can get in any more trouble if you ge caught driving with a suspended license, I say you can. What is the law?
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You are correct; if you are caught, driving on a suspended license you will generally get additional charges. You also risk having your driver’s license revoked. Driving on a suspended license can increase your car insurance rates or cause the loss of car insurance. Driving on suspended license will increase the points on your license, which increases your insurance rates. If you cause an accident with injuries while your driver’s license is suspended it is likely that a judge or jury will give you stiffer penalties because your drivers privileges were suspended. Some jurisdictions prescribe jail time for persons who are repeat offenders when it comes to driving on a suspended license. Some traffic violations are classified as felonies. Having a felony conviction on your record can have far reaching consequences. Finally, a person who knowingly allows a person with a suspended license drive their car can lose insurance coverage if that person has an accident in their car.
Consult with a lawyer that specializes in traffic violations to get additional information about the penalties for driving on a suspended license. Traffic laws vary from state to state to state.
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Posted by Edith Hull on 03 Mar 2010