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What happens if my driver's license has expired?
My driver’s license is set to expire in about a week. But with work and my kids, I don’t know when I’m going to find time to go to the DMV. What happens if I get pulled over with an expired license?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you feel like you can’t get to the DMV to get your license renewed before it expires, don’t worry too much. States offer grace periods that allow you to renew your license without the need to retake your driving or written tests.
However, you can’t drive until you get a new license. Penalties for driving with an expired driver’s license vary by state, but you can face fines or even jail time for driving with an expired license.
For example,
California
has a fine of up to $1,000 or six months of jail time for driving with an expired license. Therefore, you should get a ride to the DMV to straighten out the issue.If you wait more than the allotted grace period to renew your license, the state will probably require you to retake the road test and written test.
Some good news is that your car insurance is still intact, even if your driver’s license expires. But if you want to save some cash on your next car insurance policy, use the
Jerry
app to shop around.As a licensed broker, Jerry helps you find and compare quotes from over 50 top providers in minutes. When you find a better rate, Jerry can help you buy your new coverage and even cancel your old policy!
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