Is it mandatory to have your driver's license card when driving in California?
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Is it mandatory to have your driver's license card when driving in California?
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Is there any other options if you left your card at home?
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George A
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Yes you are required by law, not just in California, but in all of the states to physically have your license with you when you are driving.
Since most police departments have computer systems, either in car or in front of the dispatcher, they can tell within seconds after entering your name, date of birth & SSN if you do in fact have a valid license & just forgot it at home as you claim or trying to lie to an officer to keep from getting a citation for driving without a valid license.
If information comes back that you do in fact have a valid license, it is still the officers choice to either let you go, give you a verbal or written warning about the reasons why you should have your license on you, or a citation for driving without your license. |
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Chris B
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By law, you must have your driver's license with you in the car while you are driving it. It doesn't matter what state you're in- the law is the same. Having a legitimate license at home might save you from an additional charge, but you must have it with you. |
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Ms.DamianMcGinty11/01/08-3/22/09
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Of course. That is mandatory in all states. (;
You have to have your License in the car with you at all times. Don't forget it! :D |
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vicki g
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And I'll just add:
at least have your number memorized or carry a faxed copy. |
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