Usually it is only a monetary fine.
Jail or pay money you get a choise (NOT)
Driving without insurance is against the law (a civil offense) in 49 of the 50 states of the U.S. including in California, but it is not a criminal offense in any state.
If there is no insurance on the vehicle and you get a ticket for driving without insurance you are guilty of the offense and will have to pay your fine. Even though the vehicle belongs to someone else it is the responsibility of the driver to make sure there is valid auto insurance on the vehicle before driving it.
A possability. In MA first offense: receive a fine, lose your liceance for 60 days, 2nd offense, some jail time
I'm not sure, but driving without insurance is STUPID, and DANGEROUS!
If the car you are driving is insured then you are not driving without insurance.
In the state of CO, driving without a license, you will get a charge called "Driving Without Restraint". In CO it is a misdemeanor but it carries a mandatory sentence of at least 5 days in jail. The judge can sentence you to up to 6 months for the offense. You will also face a mandatory fine of at least $50 to $500.
The first time is one time too many. If you do not carry insurance, which is the law, then you should not be driving. Insurance covers the event of accident and protects those who might be in an accident with you.
Driving in Tennessee without proper auto insurance is quite difficult. The offender can be issued a $2500 fine. The state of Tennessee considers the offense a Class A misdemeanor.
The fines and associated punitive fees for driving without insurance are determined by your jurisdiction.
You can be convicted for number of faults if you are driving without a driving license. For example you can also be convicted for not having insurance. Because driving without valid driving license invalidates your insurance also.
If caught driving without proof of insurance and convicted is this considered a misdemeanor?