2006-12-30 13:41:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's always been a crime as far as I can recall.
2006-12-30 13:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was it not? People seem to think that driving a vehicle is a right, and that is fine if you never leave your own property. But operating a vehicle on public roads or private property not owned by the operater (parking lots for malls, sports arenas, air ports),etc requires a permit i.e. driver's license. And that is an earned privilage. You must apply for your license, prove who you are and how old you are, take a test to verify you understand the laws governing the operation of a vehicle in the state you are applying in, prove that you are physically able to safely operate a vehicle (vision, hearing, no chronic disabilities that could interfere with operating a vehicle) and take a driving test with a certified examiner. Once you recieve your license you must obey all of the laws governing operating a vehicle on roads and property in the state that has granted your license. If you disobey those laws the state has the right to take your license away from you, fine you and, in certain cases, jail you.
There is no such thing as a "traffic act" All laws governing the operation of a vehicle are just as real and serious as the laws governing theft or homicide. In fact, vehicular homicide is just as serious as shooting someone.
So lets say you have done something serious enought to have your license suspended. You broke some law. You are a lawbreaker. That was probably driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. So you got caught, probably fined and it was entered on your DMV record. Then you went out and did the same dumb thing or something just as bad. So they suspended your license. A judge made a legal ruling that you were not to have a license to operate a vehicle for a certain length of time.
If you operated a vehicle during the period you were prohibited from doing so, you would be in violation of that rule. You are a criminal! Get it?
2006-12-30 14:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as i can recall it's always been that way. Traffic tickets are for when you have a license and get caught breaking a violation. If you get busted driving with a suspended license, it's considered that you knowingly and purposively tring to endanger motorist. If i recall, most states consider it at least a low level misdeamoner. In some states like North carolina, it's automatic jail time.
2006-12-30 14:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has always been a law against driving with a suspended license. This is supposed to be a deterrent to those in violation to discourage them from driving.
The offense is punishable by actual jail time and a substatial fine to pay if the judge rules against you.
2006-12-30 13:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving with a suspended license as always been a crime.
2006-12-30 13:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
traffic laws are criminal offenses.
2006-12-30 13:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when too many people who got their license suspended kept driving
2006-12-30 15:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋