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Driving without a license is illegal in all 50 states as well as DC. Still, there are some nuances to license/motor vehicle laws, considering they’re all state-regulated—and we’re here to help you take a closer look. Read on to learn the ins and outs of driving laws in the United States, including the consequences of driving license-free and the legal workarounds for avoiding license-related problems.
Can you drive without a license legally?
No, it’s illegal to drive without a license in all US states plus DC. If you forget your license and get pulled over, though, it shouldn’t be a big deal—many states forgive drivers who are willing to show their license in court and pay a small fine. Even so, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of bringing your license with you whenever you drive.
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- ↑ https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/teen-drivers-license?language=en_US
- ↑ https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/driver-license-information
- ↑ https://www.mendocino.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic/correctable-violations
- ↑ https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0610/chapter_0050/part_0020/section_0120/0610-0050-0020-0120.html
- ↑ https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Driver-Manual/Chapter-1/Pages/Applying-for-a-Learner's-Permit.aspx
- ↑ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/junior-operator-license-jol-requirements
- ↑ https://www.mendocino.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic/correctable-violations
- ↑ https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/change-address
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