TRAFFIC CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Driving Without a License in California — VC §12500
Driving without a valid license under VC §12500 is an infraction or misdemeanor depending on circumstances. It is a common charge often filed alongside DUI and other traffic offenses.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Driving Without a License California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- VC §12500
- Classification
- Infraction / Misdemeanor
- Maximum Penalty
- $250 fine (infraction) / Up to 6 months jail (misdemeanor)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes for misdemeanor
- Strike Offense
- No
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