If your Florida driver’s license is suspended and you are stopped by a police officer, you may be issued a traffic citation or may be arrested.
If you are driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and you are unware of the revocation or suspension, you will be cited for unknowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license in Florida. This is a civil traffic infraction. If you were aware that your Florida driver’s license was suspended or revoked, you will be charged with a Florida Criminal Traffic Infraction. Usually this is a misdemeanor charge. However, if you acquire three driving with a license suspended or revoked charges within a five year period, you will be labeled a Florida Habitual Traffic Offender. If you are stopped as a Florida Habitual Traffic Offender, you will be facing a felony arrest.
If you are issued a citation for civil or criminal driving with a suspended license, do not pay the ticket before consulting with a Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe County Traffic Lawyer. Call us for a free consultation- 1-800-559-4320.