Driving without a Valid License
Vehicle Code § 12500
What counts as a violation of Vehicle Code § 12500?
Vehicle Code § 12500(a) makes it a crime to drive a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license on a highway or in a public parking lot.
Vehicle Code § 12500(b) also makes it a crime for a person to drive a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle without a valid driver’s license or endorsement issued under this code for that class.
Additionally, under Vehicle Code § 12500(e), a motorized scooter operated on public streets must be equipped with an engine that complies with the applicable State Air Resources Board emission requirements.
What is the punishment for a violation of Vehicle Code § 12500?
What defenses are available for a violation of Vehicle Code § 12500?
- Defendant was not the driver
- Defendant had a valid out-of-state driver’s license
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