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What happens if I drive without a license in Illinois?

I've let my license expire. What are the penalties if I get pulled over?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Under
Illinois
law, you may face a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a $1,500.00 fine for driving without a valid
driver's license
if the offense is charged as a Class B misdemeanor.
You could also face a two-month license suspension for your first conviction.
If you want to drive legally in the state, you’ll need a valid license along with
car insurance
that meets
Illinois' minimum car insurance requirements
.
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