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Driving without a valid driver's license in Canada is illegal and can lead to severe penalties. Whether you’ve never been issued a license, or your license has expired, getting caught driving without it can result in serious legal consequences.

Here’s what could happen if you are caught driving without a license in Canada:

Penalties for Driving Without a License

Fines Up to $5,000 One of the most common penalties for driving without a license in Canada is a fine. Depending on the province, fines can range from a few hundred dollars to up to $5,000. This fine will need to be paid in addition to any other penalties that may apply.

Vehicle Impoundment In some cases, the vehicle you are driving may be impounded by authorities. This means your vehicle will be taken to an impound lot, and you will need to pay impound fees in addition to any fines you owe before you can retrieve your car.

Court Appearance If you are caught driving without a license, you may be required to appear in court. A court appearance could lead to additional penalties or legal consequences, such as community service, probation, or increased fines. A judge may also decide if you are eligible for a license in the future.

Possible Jail Time for Repeat Offenses For repeat offenders, driving without a license can result in more severe penalties, including the possibility of jail time. If you have been caught multiple times driving without a valid license, the legal system may impose harsher consequences to deter future violations.

Avoid This Risk - Prepare Legally and Safely

Driving without a license not only risks your safety but also puts you at odds with the law. To avoid these consequences, make sure to:

Obtain a valid driver's license as soon as possible.

Renew your license before it expires.

Prepare for your driving test by using reliable study resources like licenseprep.ca.

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Series: How to pass your road test

In life, when going about daily life, making cautious observations keeps you safe and out of trouble. When driving, this is also one of the main purposes accomplished from being observant when parking, backing and making u-turns.

Put very simply, you need to pay attention to any cars around, any cars coming, your distance from the curb, pedestrians, or anything else that can distract you or potentially get in the way. This observation is key and imperative to a safe experience in parking, backing or making u-turns.  In addition to creating an unsafe situation on the road for yourself and others, this can also give you 10 points each on the road test evaluation sheet out of an allotted 30 points. Make sure to use caution, go slowly, and “signal, mirror, shoulder” to perform a complete observation process!

Safe driving everyone!

NYS mandates 50 hours of logged driving practice before taking the road test. New York Auto School recommends 20 hours of practice after sunset, 20 hours in busy traffic and 10 hours practicing parking and u-turns. These driving lessons can be serviced by the New York Auto School, in addition to the pre-licensing 5 hour/ MV-278 class, a road-test appointment service, and the defensive driving course. For more information email [email protected] or call 914-779-0444. Thanks!!