{"id":16849,"date":"2019-09-04T14:19:58","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T21:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=16849"},"modified":"2024-08-08T13:49:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T20:49:00","slug":"driving-without-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/driving-without-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Penalties For Driving Without A License in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, the consequences for driving without a license depends on the context of the situation. There are four situations where a driver may be cited for driving without a license:<\/p>\n

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  1. The driver never obtained a driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n
  2. The driver is licensed but doesn\u2019t have their ID when pulled over<\/li>\n
  3. The driver\u2019s license is expired<\/li>\n
  4. The driver\u2019s license has been suspended or revoked<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In the first three examples the driver may be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor<\/a>, though a simple $120 fine is the most common penalty. Licensed drivers who are caught driving without their ID can usually get the charge or fine dismissed by appearing in court and proving they were properly licensed at the time.<\/p>\n

    Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a more serious offense. Most drivers caught in this situation will be charged with a class 1 misdemeanor<\/a>, though you may face a felony charge for driving under the influence with a suspended license.<\/p>\n

    Driving Without a License in Arizona<\/h2>\n

    In most cases, \u201cdriving without a license\u201d refers to licensed drivers who forget to carry their driver\u2019s license. While this is a simple, fairly innocent mistake, the law is clear that Arizona drivers must carry identification that contains the driver\u2019s:<\/p>\n