What Happens If I Drive with a Suspended License in Alabama?

Driving without a valid license is a serious offense in any state. In Alabama, your license can be suspended if you have a history of traffic violations, are incompetent, have used your license to commit fraud, have fled from police or have committed any similar crime in another state.

Criminal Classification

In Alabama, if you are found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while your driver's license is suspended, denied or revoked, it is considered a misdemeanor and you will be expected to pay fines to the state. In some cases, you also might be required to serve jail time. These rules apply to licenses that have been suspended within Alabama or in any other state.

Punishment

In Alabama, the fine for driving with a suspended license must be between $100 and $500. You will be required to pay an extra $50 fee to be split between the Traffic Safety Trust Fund and the Peace Officers Standards and Training fund. Any jail time cannot exceed 180 days.

Impounding the Vehicle

If you are pulled over and cannot produce a valid driver's license in the state of Alabama, the police officer will immediately remove you from the vehicle. If there is no other adult in the vehicle who can produce a valid driver's license, the officer then will impound the car and retain custody of it until you can pay all towing and storage fees.

References

• Alabama Department of Public Safety: Driver's Manual

Resources

• Justia: Section 32-6-19