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If you are sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle you are considered to be 'in control' of that vehicle whether or not anyone ovserved you drive it or move it. You will be charged with "Operating While On Suspension."

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Q: What can happen if you are sitting in the drivers seat with the car running and you have a suspended license you get arrested?
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