How illegal is it to drive with an expired license?

Question

I have a New York drivers license but I am stationed in Washington... recently I turned 21 and my license expired... is there a certain amount of days they allow you to get it renewed or am I automatically penolized... and if so what is the penalty?

Answer 1

If had a N.Y.S driver lisence for over 15years and have been through it all. They'll suspend you and you'll just have to renew it and pay a $25 dollars suspension removal fee. But you'ld definately get locked up depending on the cop in either state. Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Why is your freedom to drive the car you bought on the roads your taxes paid for subject to licensure? It seems to me that you need no license to use what already is yours, and it looks as if the government is trying to extort money from us through this licensure, as well as through vehicle registration, also by mandatory insurance, not to mention mandatory annual vehicle inspections for which you much purchase and attach proof upon your car. Likewise, you pay further taxes when you buy fuel for your car. And when you bought your car you paid a sales tax. And every year you must pay again the property tax upon that car.

When a government declares that licensure is "necessary," should you necessarily believe them? When a government claims that it "needs" you to do something, does that mean that you must do it? Part of being a free person is understanding that the answers to both of those questions is NO.

You get the idea, already, don't you? Driving a car is a bucket with so many tax-holes in it that it's a wonder we have any money left over. The government is putting the squeeze on us, forcing us to work for them instead of them working for us. The government is showing us that government is boss, people are slaves. The drivers' license is one of the clearest ways in which this condition of life is communicated.

Answer 3

Are you in DC or in Washington?  In the state of Washington they can take you to jail.

Answer 4

yes it illegal fine is harsh 550 -2000 dollar yike just don't do it

Answer 5

Stationed in Washington - are you military?  Some states allow your license to remain in effect while you're active duty.  Of course it isn't considered valid as an ID, though but no penalty.  How long ago did it expire?  Call your state as soon as they open and get it taken care of.  You may have to file new paperwork.  

Answer 6

Not automatically penalized.  But do get one in WA, or you'll be arrested for driving without a license.

Answer 7

The amount of time allowed to renew your license would depend on the issuing state. (Check your states web site, or DMV book.)   You should have gotten a renewal notice in the mail.  Get to a local office or renew it in your own state pronto--take the day off to do it if need be-- they can be easy on you or harsh.

It could mean a suspended  license!

Answer 8

You will be ticketed for driving on an expired license if you are pulled over. I am not sure exactly what the fine is for Washington, however that's why God created Google. No there is no "grace" period for getting your license renewed. You have known for four years that your license will expire when it does or has. It is the task of ANY responsible driver to keep up with these things.  

Answer 9

You could get ur license suspended

Answer 10

Real Illegal.

Answer 11

illegal is illegal.

but in washington you'll be taken to jail.

you can be fined.

get one asap.

Answer 12

see if you can get it renewed by mail.  I just renewed mine which expired on Saturday, but was spared the late fee because the offices aren't open on saturday.   I'd get it done as soon as you possibly can.