{"id":28237,"date":"2024-11-11T02:49:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T10:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjerry.com\/wp-site\/?p=28237"},"modified":"2024-11-18T13:24:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T21:24:50","slug":"what-happens-if-youre-caught-driving-with-just-a-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/state-laws\/what-happens-if-youre-caught-driving-with-just-a-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if you\u2019re caught driving with just a permit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Question:<\/strong> I just got my permit last week and I\u2019m so excited to drive solo! The grocery store is pretty close and I could probably make it there without getting caught. What happens if you\u2019re caught driving with just a permit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/strong> A driving permit is designed to allow underaged drivers to practice their driving skills under the supervision of a licensed adult. Consequences vary depending on the state you live in, but you can expect a fine, a revoked permit or even jail time. Overall, it is not worth it to drive solo with your permit, even if it is a short distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much trouble can you get into for driving with a permit alone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at a few states and what would happen if you drive unsupervised with a permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delaware considers driving alone with your permit on the same level as driving without a license. You can be charged with a two month suspension for the first offense and four months for subsequent offenses. Additionally, you will be required to pay a fine from $50 to $200 for the first offense and $100 to $500 for subsequent offense. A jail term of up to six months is possible for repeat offenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the New York DMV, if you are convicted of a serious traffic violation (e.g. speeding, running a red light), or two other violations, you can get a 60-day suspension of your permit. You may be required to pay a suspension termination fee to reinstate your license. Repeated offenses would lead you to a 60-day revocation period, which is more severe because you may have to pay a license reapplication fee, and your application can be denied for poor driving record or refusal to meet DMV requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any period of suspension or revocation would delay your ability to graduate from the junior permit stage, which you have to hold for six months excluding any suspension or revocation periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to law firm Gaines & Musico<\/a>, driving without a license in New York is a misdemeanor with penalties from $75 to $300 and a maximum 15 days in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Florida, driving unsupervised is an offense known as the misuse of a restricted license, and you\u2019ll get a suspension. Possible penalties depend on the severity of your violation and suspensions aren\u2019t likely to last longer than six months, during which, you can\u2019t drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving without a license is a misdemeanor in Florida and you can be fined up to $500 with a maximum jail time of 60 days, according to Golden Traffic Ticket Law<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Law Office of John Campanella<\/a>, the penalties for driving without a license in California can be a fine, vehicle impoundment and suspension of driving privileges. A first-time offender could be fined up to $250 and police can impound your vehicle, especially if you can\u2019t get a licensed driver to take over. Your driving privileges will also be further suspended for a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n