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What happens in Arkansas if you are caught driving without a license?

My friend was pulled over the other day while she was driving without a driver's license. She is only 15 and pretty freaked out. We live in Arkansas, so what will happen to her?

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Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting stopped by the policy at any age can be scary, especially in this type of situation!
Arkansas
is one of the most lenient states regarding
driving without a license
. They consider it a misdemeanor and she will only get a ticket for $500.
Arkansas does state that jail time between two days and six months is an option, but since she is a minor that probably won’t happen. She may, however, have to serve some community service.
One thing your friend will learn is that this ticket could cost her and her parents a lot more money down the line. The record will be at the DMV for when she gets a
learner's permit
or an
Arkansas driver's license
. The odds are, the rate of her parent’s insurance policy will increase for a period of time.
Tell your friend to make it up to her parents by proactively doing what she can to keep the rate of their insurance policy down. There are
insurance discounts
for good students and additional driver training classes to help cut costs and increase savings!
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