I hate cops!!
11-09-2006, 04:25 PM
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RE: I hate cops!!
I dont know what the procedure is for an international license , but they normally wont tow you for a suspended license unless you are drunk or have warrants out.
But its definitely common practice for them to run the plates of cars they drive behind or pull up behind at a stop light.
But its definitely common practice for them to run the plates of cars they drive behind or pull up behind at a stop light.
11-09-2006, 04:57 PM
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RE: I hate cops!!
I don't know about FL, but here they absolutely can arrest you and tow your car for that. It's called "operating without a license." Just curious, how is it his fault that you let your license expire? And why do you have an international driver' slicense and not a state issued one? Is it one issued by a foreign country or one of the $35 ones you buy online? Because if you have one of the international ones that isnt issued by the government, you still have to have a valid license to produce with it.
11-09-2006, 06:32 PM
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RE: I hate cops!!
PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
if that state does not recognize international drivers licenses, then they can put down expired or no license,
california will not let anyone drive with an international license, if your pulled over its the same as driving without a license , which is a misdemenor(possible jail time) and can tow the car if its a second offense your looking at willful disobedience and neglegence(felonies) and car impounded for 30 days
you were lucky,
also if your in any state, you are required to get a state license if there longer than 90 days
if you dont know the laws then how can you fight it! call the local motor vehicles and ask if that state recognizes international licenses, also ask how you can get a local license
if that state does not recognize international drivers licenses, then they can put down expired or no license,
california will not let anyone drive with an international license, if your pulled over its the same as driving without a license , which is a misdemenor(possible jail time) and can tow the car if its a second offense your looking at willful disobedience and neglegence(felonies) and car impounded for 30 days
you were lucky,
also if your in any state, you are required to get a state license if there longer than 90 days
if you dont know the laws then how can you fight it! call the local motor vehicles and ask if that state recognizes international licenses, also ask how you can get a local license
11-09-2006, 07:19 PM
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RE: I hate cops!!
Ok, Ill refraze the subject, I dont hate cops, but they make me nurvous!!
Here is the description of the florida statue. I got 322.03 5
Questions are, based on this can they tow and arrest me, and what happens if I get caught again?
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/...0322/Sec03.htm
Here is the description of the florida statue. I got 322.03 5
Questions are, based on this can they tow and arrest me, and what happens if I get caught again?
The 2006 Florida Statutes
Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 322
DRIVERS' LICENSES View Entire Chapter
322.03 Drivers must be licensed; penalties.--
(1) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license under the provisions of this chapter.
(a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle shall not receive a driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the department all driver's licenses in his or her possession issued to him or her by any other jurisdiction or makes an affidavit that he or she does not possess a driver's license. Any such person who fails to surrender such licenses or who makes a false affidavit concerning such licenses is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(b) A person who does not drive a commercial motor vehicle is not required to surrender a license issued by another jurisdiction, upon a showing to the department that such license is necessary because of employment or part-time residence. Any person who retains a driver's license because of employment or part-time residence shall, upon qualifying for a license in this state, be issued a driver's license which shall be valid within this state only. All surrendered licenses may be returned by the department to the issuing jurisdiction together with information that the licensee is now licensed in a new jurisdiction or may be destroyed by the department, which shall notify the issuing jurisdiction of such destruction. A person may not have more than one valid Florida driver's license at any time.
(2) Prior to issuing a driver's license, the department shall require any person who has been convicted two or more times of a violation of s. 316.193 or of a substantially similar alcohol-related or drug-related offense outside this state within the preceding 5 years, or who has been convicted of three or more such offenses within the preceding 10 years, to present proof of successful completion of or enrollment in a department-approved substance abuse education course. If the person fails to complete such education course within 90 days after issuance, the department shall cancel the license. Further, prior to issuing the driver's license the department shall require such person to present proof of financial responsibility as provided in s. 324.031. For the purposes of this paragraph, a previous conviction for violation of former s. 316.028, former s. 316.1931, or former s. 860.01 shall be considered a previous conviction for violation of s. 316.193.
(3)(a) The department may not issue a commercial driver's license to any person who is not a resident of this state.
(b) A resident of this state who is required by the laws of this state to possess a commercial driver's license may not operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state unless he or she possesses a valid commercial driver's license issued by this state. Except as provided in paragraph (c), any person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(c) Any person whose commercial driver's license has been expired for a period of 30 days or less and who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state is guilty of a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in s. 318.18.
(4) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless he or she holds a driver's license that authorizes such operation, subject to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements.
(5) It is a violation of this section for any person whose driver's license has been expired for more than 4 months to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state.
(6) A person who is charged with a violation of this section, other than a violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1), may not be convicted if, prior to or at the time of his or her court or hearing appearance, the person produces in court or to the clerk of the court in which the charge is pending a driver's license issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest. The clerk of the court is authorized to dismiss such case at any time prior to the defendant's appearance in court. The clerk of the court may assess a fee of $5 for dismissing the case under this subsection.
History.--s. 15, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(629); s. 15, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 2, ch. 29721, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-457; s. 1, ch. 63-156; s. 2, ch. 65-496; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 3, ch. 78-394; s. 2, ch. 80-308; s. 1, ch. 84-139; s. 10, ch. 86-185; s. 3, ch. 86-296; s. 17, ch. 87-161; s. 3, ch. 88-50; s. 16, ch. 89-282; s. 11, ch. 91-255; s. 73, ch. 94-306; s. 927, ch. 95-148.
Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 322
DRIVERS' LICENSES View Entire Chapter
322.03 Drivers must be licensed; penalties.--
(1) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license under the provisions of this chapter.
(a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle shall not receive a driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the department all driver's licenses in his or her possession issued to him or her by any other jurisdiction or makes an affidavit that he or she does not possess a driver's license. Any such person who fails to surrender such licenses or who makes a false affidavit concerning such licenses is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(b) A person who does not drive a commercial motor vehicle is not required to surrender a license issued by another jurisdiction, upon a showing to the department that such license is necessary because of employment or part-time residence. Any person who retains a driver's license because of employment or part-time residence shall, upon qualifying for a license in this state, be issued a driver's license which shall be valid within this state only. All surrendered licenses may be returned by the department to the issuing jurisdiction together with information that the licensee is now licensed in a new jurisdiction or may be destroyed by the department, which shall notify the issuing jurisdiction of such destruction. A person may not have more than one valid Florida driver's license at any time.
(2) Prior to issuing a driver's license, the department shall require any person who has been convicted two or more times of a violation of s. 316.193 or of a substantially similar alcohol-related or drug-related offense outside this state within the preceding 5 years, or who has been convicted of three or more such offenses within the preceding 10 years, to present proof of successful completion of or enrollment in a department-approved substance abuse education course. If the person fails to complete such education course within 90 days after issuance, the department shall cancel the license. Further, prior to issuing the driver's license the department shall require such person to present proof of financial responsibility as provided in s. 324.031. For the purposes of this paragraph, a previous conviction for violation of former s. 316.028, former s. 316.1931, or former s. 860.01 shall be considered a previous conviction for violation of s. 316.193.
(3)(a) The department may not issue a commercial driver's license to any person who is not a resident of this state.
(b) A resident of this state who is required by the laws of this state to possess a commercial driver's license may not operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state unless he or she possesses a valid commercial driver's license issued by this state. Except as provided in paragraph (c), any person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(c) Any person whose commercial driver's license has been expired for a period of 30 days or less and who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state is guilty of a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in s. 318.18.
(4) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless he or she holds a driver's license that authorizes such operation, subject to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements.
(5) It is a violation of this section for any person whose driver's license has been expired for more than 4 months to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state.
(6) A person who is charged with a violation of this section, other than a violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1), may not be convicted if, prior to or at the time of his or her court or hearing appearance, the person produces in court or to the clerk of the court in which the charge is pending a driver's license issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest. The clerk of the court is authorized to dismiss such case at any time prior to the defendant's appearance in court. The clerk of the court may assess a fee of $5 for dismissing the case under this subsection.
History.--s. 15, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(629); s. 15, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 2, ch. 29721, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-457; s. 1, ch. 63-156; s. 2, ch. 65-496; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 3, ch. 78-394; s. 2, ch. 80-308; s. 1, ch. 84-139; s. 10, ch. 86-185; s. 3, ch. 86-296; s. 17, ch. 87-161; s. 3, ch. 88-50; s. 16, ch. 89-282; s. 11, ch. 91-255; s. 73, ch. 94-306; s. 927, ch. 95-148.
11-09-2006, 08:30 PM
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RE: I hate cops!!
Yes they can tow, yes they can arrest. If you get caught doing it again, you can almost guarantee that thy will arrest you and tow the vehicle. If you are able to get bailed out, then you will have bail conditions. Meaning that if you break ANY criminal law after that, you will immediately be arrested and taken to jail and you will NOT be able to get bailed out that time.
