What would the consequences be if you got a ticket for driving with an expired California driver's license?

Answer 1

Your MAXIMUM criminal consequences are 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine. This is almost unheard of, though. Depending on the county in which you received your citation, you are probably looking at a $200 fine and a year of probation. (Assuming that this is your first offense). Also, just so you don't faint in court, a "$200 fine" turns out to be about $700 when all is said and done. (Don't ask). I believe that a VC 12500 violation also counts as a point, so depending on your driving record, this could also impact your insurance rates and driving privilege. If you are eligible, take traffic school. And for god's sake, whatever you do, don't blow any of this off. Failing to appear in court or to pay your fines become worse offenses than driving on the expired license. Good luck to you. P.S. Get your license reinstated before your court date. The judge will be happy to see that, 1. you were eligible to get a license and, 2. you didn't sit around on your butt for a month waiting for the court date without making any effort to rectify your situation. Get your license renew before court date and just pay the other citation unless you got it from road block. (Noted: license must be less than three month expire time). This was from Virginia.