Is there a grace period for expired Ga driver license?

Answer 1

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 The amount of this late fee will depend on how many days out-of-date your tag is.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2) Having a tag that is *more* than 30 days out-of-date is a misdemeanor which basically means that a cop *can* write you an 'expired tag' ticket which - as of 2012 - runs at least $155. If your tag is *less* than 30 days out-of-date, the *inference* in the law is that you have *not* committed a misdemeanor which (technically) means a cop *cannot* write you an 'expired tag' ticket.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 In that case, you may get an 'expired tag' ticket even if your tag is only 1 day out-of-date.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!

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

No, there is not.

Answer 4

Yes