I got caught driving my car about six months ago without a license or valid insurance. (I own the car but only my wife is insured and licensed to drive it) I received a letter informing me of my impending court date next month a few days ago....... and then today I got caught driving the car again under the same circumstances!! I know I’m an idiot and very stupid not to have taken my test but money has been very tight and....... I have no real reasons I’ve just been an idiot. I'm after sensible informative answers please as my wife is currently going through a course of IVF and I am very scared that I might be going to prison at this critical time in both our lives.
2006-12-14 08:50:57 · 23 answers · asked by zebras 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I live in the UK - if anyone has specif information on my local laws and regulations that would be much appreciated - thanks
2006-12-14 09:09:23 · update #1
You will be rewarded with a baseball cap,tracksuit,asbo and possibly be tagged.Wear them with pride my son!
2006-12-14 12:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Grannyman 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Fines and punishment vary by state. In Illinois if you get 3 moving violations in one you your drivers license gets suspended and the fine for driving uninsured is $500. If you get your drivers license suspended before you actually get a drivers license then you are looking at a world of hurt once you actually try to get one. You will need to get what the call a Financial Responsibility Filing Insurance policy. Generally these are more expensive than regular car insurance and have to be kept up for 3 years without lapse, even if you don't have a car. They are filed with the state, and if you let the policy lapse - your driving privileges are immediately suspended and you have to start over.
On a side note, do you realize that each time you go out and drive unlicensed and uninsured you are taking a huge gamble. Say for example you are driving and another driver blows a stop sign and hits you - the at fault person in that accident is you even though you did not blow the stop sign and cause it. Technically you should not have been on the road period as an unlicensed driver, so you would be automatically at fault and financially responsible for any damages. I would say being stopped twice and ticketed for driving without a license has been your warning. I would not press your luck further and go for 3.
2006-12-14 09:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by fortillfriday 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are in California, I seriously doubt you go to jail for this. It's a victimless crime. I would say you'll get hit with substantial fines and penalties so the courts can show they are serious. But jail time should not even be an issue. Get a bicycle, take public transit or walk until you get this issue straightened out. Think of this as a teaching moment - you will learn to keep your license current and to get insurance. Grow up and show some responsiblity - your wife doesn't need you spending your free time with the local magistrate.
2016-03-29 07:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you live in. But, in most states, you will be
in BIG trouble. The 1st driving without insurance or license will get you HUGE fines for both. Probably around a $1000 for both combined. Plus, in some states, you won't be able to get your license back for a long time.
The judge won't be so kind with the second offenses. In all the different states that I have lived in, that would, usually, mean
EVEN LARGER FINES FOR BOTH. Plus, it could mean jail time.
I got caught driving without insurance once. That fine was $400
alone. I had to pay it with 30 days. I paid it and got car insurance.
2006-12-14 08:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably get a ban and a big fine, also your wife will probably end up in court for aiding and abetting on both counts, she will also be liable for prosecution for letting an un-insured and un-licenced driver drive the vehicle, I know that you say you own the car the but law states that the logbook (V5) has to be in her name as she is the person legally responsible for it as she is the one with the insurance to drive it so sadly she will probably get a longer ban than you and a bigger fine. People like you cost innocent law abiding motorists like me a lot of money.
2006-12-14 23:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by TB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yu insure the car as far as liability or collusion.fire unsured motorist is concerned.
If you wife is insure you should be also unles sit strictly prohibits you for driving.. But her liability covers anyone under the wheel.
Take a copy of the insuranc to the court wiht you and plead stupid.. Tell them your wife insured the car for liability. If she did than the car is covered.., and that means the driver is covered.
YU should be facing a fine and maybe probation unless you were DUI in which case you could do a fe weeks in jail.
But double check the policy. They all tell you that unliscensed persons cannot drive but still your wife insured the car not for any circumstances.
Yu should beat this one on the insuranc epart
2006-12-14 09:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well at least you know how stupid you've been, like other answers I guess you'll probably be looking at a longer ban and heftier fine than if it was your first offence though it really depends on the judge hearing your case, you may get one who wants to make an example of one who is sympathetic to your circumstances.
2006-12-14 09:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by mfcgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your first time that was a warning the second time i think you really messed up but will probably get a fine or even put in jail for a couple days the worst you can get is jail but you might just get a fine when my dad got arrested he only went to court and had to pay a fine that's mostly all i can tell you
2006-12-14 08:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by lil_c_203 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might make it very difficult to get a license in the future, if ever. I doubt you'd go to prison! Look up your local state website and do some research in the law pages. They should describe what the penelties are. Second offence is normally worse.
2006-12-14 08:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you will most certainly lose your licence (even though you dont have one)....you will be disqualified for probably 12 months or more from obtaining a licence or driving.....you will also receive heavy fines and costs will be awarded against you......there is a possibility of imprisonment.....dependent upon your previous character.....that will be up to the judge to decide.
From personal experience my advice is to attend court and appologise.....admitting your stupidity ......and try to have some plausible explanation as to why you did it.
2006-12-14 09:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by whatthewhocaresanyway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was the Magistrate I would send you to prison for 6 months. Ban you from driving for 2 years to run concurrent from the day you take your test, give you 8 points and fine you £500 plus court cost.
The sooner JP's take a tough stance on this kind of behaviour the better.
2006-12-14 21:00:19 · answer #11 · answered by GeneHunt 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋