QUESTION
If I get a ticket for driving with a learners permit but I get my driver’s license before court will I still get fined?
Asked on Feb 06th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Florida
8 ANSWERS
Personal Injury Attorney serving Overland Park, KS
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Your responsibility depends on the status of your license at the time the violation occurred. It does not matter that you got a full license later.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Probably but it wont be more than a token. Make sure you have your license before court.the court is not interested in hurting you. it is interested that folks drive with a proper license and with proper insurance.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Probably, but it will look better.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Obtaining your driver's license will not make a difference. You should contact the Municipal Attorney handling your case and try to negotiate a deferred sentence such that the charge will be dismissed if you do not have any violations / tickets for six (6) months.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Yes, the fine is based upon what existed at the time of the citation.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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Yes, you violated the restricted license on the date of the infraction.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
The cops had to have a legal reason to stop you initially. whatever the reason for stopping you could result in a ticket. When they "searched" you, they learned of your learners permit. If you did not get a moving violation, you may very well be able to avoid any points or any fines, just be presenting your license. No guarantees, though.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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You can go to court to see if you can avoid the fine (if you need a ticket attorney, let me know, I can recommend one). But you should not have been driving by yourself at the time you were pulled over - so they can still fine you if you want. A lawyer will greatly increase your chances of reducing or avoiding the fine. They normally charge around $80.00 (depending on your prior driving record).
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 10:38 PM