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If I am pulled over without having my driver’s license on me, will I get arrested?

On Behalf of | Jun 16, 2014 | Criminal Law

The answer is maybe. If your driver’s license record is checked by the law enforcement and it shows that the license is in fact suspended, the officer has discretion to arrest you because it is in fact a crime to knowingly drive without a valid driver’s license. It is common for a driver to not know his license is suspended. If your license record is checked by the law enforcement and it is not suspended, they can issue a $10.00 citation if you show proof of having a valid license at the Clerk’s office in the county is which you were stopped. If you don’t show proof by the due date, the fine goes up to $113.00