California · Vehicle Code
VEH §14601: (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person’s driving privilege is suspended or revoked for reckless driving in violation of Section 23103, 23104, or 23105, any reason liste
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while knowing your driving privilege is suspended or revoked. Penalties include jail time and fines; repeat offenses within five years carry enhanced penalties.
Subsections
VEH §14601(a) — Driving on a suspended license — general
Operating a motor vehicle while a driver's license is suspended is prohibited and constitutes a misdemeanor offense.
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