Criminal record for driving without lisence?

eraraptor

eraraptor

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Hi all,

This is my first post so please forgive any formatting/issues.

I recently received a traffic fine for driving without my license for R1000 (traffic stop in the Western Cape), having left it at home. The officer said that if I presented the license and fine at the local traffic department, I could get it reduced to just driving without a license on person for R500.

The amounts don't bother me, but various sources say that driving without a valid license results in a criminal record, for good reason, but is the same true for driving without a license on person and then presenting it? Is it worth addressing in person in court?

Thanks!
 
I thought that when this happens and you show your drivers license within 30 days the fine becomes R0.

Is this not the case?
 
I think the penalty is 15 years in prison if my memory serves me correct.

I'll send you my bank account details, we can work out a payment plan, don't worry I've got your back.

PS: do you have a man bun, ride a bicycle or even crossfit? Just sorting the paperwork out for you.
 
Waiting for the I don't actually have a licence part. Its Friday dammit.
 
eraraptor said:
Hi all,

This is my first post so please forgive any formatting/issues.

I recently received a traffic fine for driving without my license for R1000 (traffic stop in the Western Cape), having left it at home. The officer said that if I presented the license and fine at the local traffic department, I could get it reduced to just driving without a license on person for R500.

The amounts don't bother me, but various sources say that driving without a valid license results in a criminal record, for good reason, but is the same true for driving without a license on person and then presenting it? Is it worth addressing in person in court?

Thanks!
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Short answer; it doesnt result in a criminal record. So dont sweat it
 
eraraptor said:
Hi all,

This is my first post so please forgive any formatting/issues.

I recently received a traffic fine for driving without my license for R1000 (traffic stop in the Western Cape), having left it at home. The officer said that if I presented the license and fine at the local traffic department, I could get it reduced to just driving without a license on person for R500.

The amounts don't bother me, but various sources say that driving without a valid license results in a criminal record, for good reason, but is the same true for driving without a license on person and then presenting it? Is it worth addressing in person in court?

Thanks!
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not a jailable (criminal) offense, just a fine
 
eraraptor said:
Hi all,

This is my first post so please forgive any formatting/issues.

I recently received a traffic fine for driving without my license for R1000 (traffic stop in the Western Cape), having left it at home. The officer said that if I presented the license and fine at the local traffic department, I could get it reduced to just driving without a license on person for R500.

The amounts don't bother me, but various sources say that driving without a valid license results in a criminal record, for good reason, but is the same true for driving without a license on person and then presenting it? Is it worth addressing in person in court?

Thanks!
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No criminal record. If you don't have a license you pay 1000, if you have one you show it to them and pay 500.
 
ISP cash cow said:
or just carry your drivers license
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Its over 10 years since I received the same fine, I only paid half of it .........R500

Its a shame that these fines are not linked to inflation, or maybe a 7% annual increase.
 
Nope, even if you didn't have a license at all it's not a criminal offence.
 
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