The answer to this question - as of the year 2012 - is both 'yes' and 'no.' The specific law that regulates this is 56-3-840 of the SC Code of Laws.
Here's what it basically says in a nutshell:
1) If you don't renew your license plate *before* its expiration date, you *will* be charged a late fee by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles. The amount of this late fee will depend on how many days out-of-date your tag is. The late fee will either be $10, $25, $50, or $75.
2) Having a tag that is *more* than 30 days out-of-date is a misdemeanor which basically means that a cop *can* write you an 'expired tag' ticket which - as of 2012 - runs at least $155. If your tag is *less* than 30 days out-of-date, the *inference* in the law is that you have *not* committed a misdemeanor which (technically) means a cop *cannot* write you an 'expired tag' ticket.
One final word of caution: most larger/professional police agencies in SC are aware of this law especially as it relates to point number 2 above. However, you may run across a rookie cop who is not aware of it. In that case, you may get an 'expired tag' ticket even if your tag is only 1 day out-of-date. Just print up a copy of the 56-3-840 law and - instead of waiting for your court date - bring this law to the attention of the cop's superiors (ie, chief or sheriff). If that doesn't work, bring a copy of the law with you to court and show it to the judge. And if *that* doesn't work... oh, well, just fork $155+ over to BFE SC!
So, to summarize: Yes, there is a grace period of 30 days *before it becomes a misdemeanor* but, no, there really isn't a grace period because if your tag is expired you're going to end up paying money to somebody!
There is no legal grace period. However, most law enforcement officers will give you a grace period to get your license renewed. The judges will generally as well.
No, there is not.
Yes
Missouri does not have a grace period for expired license plate tags. A vehicle cannot be driven with expired license plates. There will be a $15 penalty the when the plate is renewed.
no grace period... it is not PREPAID SIMCARD.. it is driving license
There is no 'grace period' for expired licnses of ANY type. It is the license-holder's obligation to be aware of this information.
No. They figure the preceding five years is grace period enough.
No, you cannot. An expired driver's license is legally not an ID anymore because it has expired. If I had it my way there would be a 14 day grace period after a license expiring and it not being accepted at liquor stores. I just turned 21 and my license expired on my birthday, I have to wait 2 weeks for my new one to get here before I can buy anything from a liquor store.
Yes.
There is no grace period in Illinois after your driver's license expires. You must renew it on or before the expiration date for it to be valid.
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The Grace period for expired car tags in Tennessee is 30 days.
No, there is no grace period for expired tags in the state of Virginia. The DMV will add on a late fee to all expired tags.
The length of grace periods varies from state to state. Iowa, Oklahoma, and Colorado each give you one month after your registration expires, while Texas gives you only five days. But there is none for TN.