This offense is codified in N.C.G.S. § 20-7.  You are subject to getting a ticket for no operator’s license if you do not have your license in possession when driving, your license is expired or you never had a license to drive in North Carolina.

Penalties

A conviction or plea to a NOL is a Class 3 misdemeanor that carries 3 license points and 1 insurance point.   We can oftentimes get these charges dismissed if the license is obtained prior to court.   The main danger with this type of violation is oftentimes a driver is revoked when stopped but is only given a ticket for no operator’s license.  In this case pleading to the charge will result in an extended revocation period.

If you have been charged with a no operator’s license charge then please give me a call to discuss your case. I have over 20 years experience in resolving these cases. I can pull your record and determine the best course of action to deal with the charge and get your case resolved to lessen the impact on your license privilege and your insurance.

If you have a traffic ticket you would like to discuss with us please call 919-729-9000 for a free consultation and get a raleigh traffic ticket lawyer for your case.