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It depends on whether the driver simply forgot to carry the license, never had one, or had the wrong one:
Colorado Penalties | |
| The driver has a current and valid license but forgot to bring it | Class B traffic infraction:
A subsequent conviction puts six DMV points on the defendant’s license. The court may dismiss the charge if the defendant produces a current and valid license by the next court appearance. |
| The driver’s license expired less than one year ago | Class B traffic infraction:
A subsequent conviction puts six DMV points on the defendant’s license. The court may dismiss the charge if the defendant produces a current and valid license by the next court appearance. |
| The driver never had a license, or it expired at least one year earlier | Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense:
A subsequent conviction may prevent the defendant from getting a license for one year. |
The driver’s license was for the wrong class of vehicle, such as a motorcycle or commercial vehicles that either:
| Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense:
A subsequent conviction may prevent the defendant from getting a license for one year. |
| The driver’s license is suspended or revoked, a.k.a. driving under restraint (42-2-138 C.R.S.) | The restraint was due to DUI Misdemeanor:
The suspension or revocation will be extended by one year. A subsequent offense is also a misdemeanor:
The suspension or revocation will be extended for four years (if the incident occurred within five years of the last one). |
Non-DUI cases Misdemeanor:
A subsequent conviction within five years will extend the suspension or revocation for three years. |
Depending on the facts of the case, six possible defenses to 42-2-101 C.R.S. charges include:
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It depends on whether the driver simply forgot to carry the license, never had one, or had the wrong one: Driving without a License (42-2-101 C.R.S.) Colorado Penalties The driver has a current and valid license but forgot to bring it Class B traffic infraction: $15 – $100 in fines A subsequent conviction puts six DMV ...
