California Vehicle Code 12500 requires drivers to show their DL if asked by police. 3. Penalties As a “wobblette” offense, California Vehicle Code 12500(a) can be prosecuted as either: A non-criminal infraction (which is more common for first-time offenders), or ...
A first offense is usually an infraction. Subsequent offenses under VC 12500 are more likely to be charged as misdemeanors. As an infraction, driving without a license carries a potential fine of up to $250.14 But if charged as a misdemeanor, VC 12500 can be punished by: Up to six month...
a maximum fine of $1,000.6 Please note that instead of jail time, a judge may award you with misdemeanor (or summary probation). You also face infraction penalties of $250 in fines if you fail to exchange insurance information in violation of VC 16025.7 California courts recently stated ...
The driver has a valid driver’s license; The offense occurred while the driver was driving a noncommercial vehicle; and, The ticket is for an infraction that is a moving violation.5. Crossing a divided highway and criminal chargesThe State of California does not file criminal charges ...