Vehicle Code § 12500 (a) VC makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle in California without a valid driver’s license. This offense is charged either as a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 or as a non-criminal infraction carrying up to $250. The language ...
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 charges