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Is driving while suspended a moving violation?

I’ve had my license suspended. It’s been a difficult time, especially since I need to drive for work. I admit I’m tempted to just drive anyway, but I’m not sure what’ll happen if I’m caught. Is driving on a suspended license a moving violation?

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Michelle Ballestrasse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Having a suspended license is definitely inconvenient, but you don’t want to take the risk of being caught
driving with one
. The penalty for driving while suspended isn’t a moving violation—it’s worse.
In almost every state, driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor, which is more severe than a moving violation. In a small number of states, the violation only carries monetary penalties. But in many other states, misdemeanors can mean
jail time
. And in some states like Indiana, the charge is classified as a felony.
Having marks on your driving record will likely cause your
car insurance
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