New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 512: Operation while registration or privilege is suspended or revoked
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while registration or driving privilege is suspended or revoked is a misdemeanor. Penalties increase with repeat offenses within 18 months, ranging from fines and up to 30 days imprisonment for first offense.
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