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Can you get a ticket for driving without a license?

I’ve always lived in a city with great public transportation, but recently, I’ve needed a car to go run errands. I usually take my roommate’s car because the trip is short, but I don’t have a license. Can I get a ticket for driving without a license?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving without a license
is never a good idea. Yes, you can get a ticket for driving without a license, and you’re liable for any damages or injuries you cause if you get in an accident without a license. Car insurance companies will always deny claims if you’re found to not have a license at the time of the incident.
If you want to take your roommate’s car to run some errands, make sure that you get a driver’s license. Doing so is easy as an adult:
  • Request or obtain a rules of the road book from your DMV.
  • Pass the written exam.
  • Practice driving with a licensed driver.
  • Take the driving test.
If you take the driving test and get your license, congratulations! But even if you don’t have a car, you still need to get insurance to legally get behind the wheel. A
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