Driving With an Invalid Operator's License

Under Ohio law, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license or with a driver’s license that has expired. The circumstances surrounding the violation will determine how the offense is classified. If the driver has never had a driver’s license, the violation is classified as a first degree misdemeanor carrying the possible penalties of six months in jail and/or a one thousand dollar fine. If the driver has a driver’s license that has been expired for more than six months at the time of the offense, the violation is classified as a fourth degree misdemeanor carrying the possible penalties of thirty days in jail and/or a two hundred and fifty dollar fine. If the driver has a driver’s license that has been expired for less than six months, the violation is classified as a minor misdemeanor and carrying the possible penalty of a one hundred and fifty dollar fine. If a driver has been convicted of driving without a valid license multiple times during the past three years, the classification of the violation may be enhanced and the possible penalties increased.

In light of the significant penalties that may result from a charge of driving without a valid driver’s license, it is important to seek the advice of a qualified Columbus traffic violation lawyer to fight for your rights and avoid the long-lasting effects of a conviction.

Are you or someone you know facing penalties because you were driving with an invalid operator's license? If so, contact our Columbus traffic violation lawyer today.

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