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What happens if I get a ticket for driving with a revoked/suspended license and miss court?
I lost my license when I got a DUI the first and only one I've got but I never completed the DUI class to get my license back years ago then was stopped driving later on.
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The fines and consequences for driving with a revoked or suspended license vary depending on where you live and if it’s your first offense. In most states, it’s punishable by fines, criminal charges, and jail time or probation.
When your license is revoked, you have permanently lost all driving privileges until you reapply for a license once your revocation period ends. With a suspension, your driving privileges are temporarily revoked. Once your suspension period passes, you can pay a reinstatement fee to get your license back.
If you got a ticket while driving with a revoked license and did not go to court or pay the fines, you may be facing a misdemeanor charge and could be arrested.
That said, you should take care of this as soon as possible. If you were driving on a revoked license, you’ll need to contact the DMV as well as your city’s traffic court to determine what needs to happen next. You’ll most likely need to pay fines relating to the ticket.
If you plan on driving again, you’ll also need to complete your DUI course as well as pay any reapplication fees and civil penalties relating to the revocation.
While I know this is a lot of information, the best thing you can do is take it one step at a time. Handling the ticket is the first step, and don’t drive until your license is reinstated!
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