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Is driving without a license a moving violation?
If someone is caught driving without a license, is that considered a moving violation or is it something else?
Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What constitutes a moving violation ultimately depends on the state, but driving without a license is considered a moving violation in many states.
Here’s more on that:
A moving violation is any breach of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. The term “in motion” distinguishes moving violations from other motor vehicle violations like parking violations or equipment violations.
That said, a person driving without a license would likely be guilty of a moving violation since they are operating a vehicle in motion while breaching the law.
The penalties for driving without a license vary from state to state. In D.C., the penalties are extremely strict—even a first-time offense results in a fine of $2,500 and possible imprisonment for up to a year.
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