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A traffic violation can mean points being added to your driver’s record, which can result in a big spike in your insurance rates for the next few years and in some cases even a suspended license.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is an agency that grants drivers their driver’s license so that they can operate their vehicles legally, it is also the agency that can take their license away by suspending or revoking it.

Being able to drive a car is a privilege that comes with certain responsibilities. In the United States, one of those responsibilities is having a valid driver’s license, and that applies to every state.

Did you get a ticket for driving without a license in California despite the fact that you have a valid out-of-state license? It’s not unusual for a driver to get pulled over by an officer for a different issue such as a broken taillight only to end up being cited for driving with an out-of-state license in California.