Can You Travel with a Suspended Driver’s License

Can You Travel with a Suspended Driver's License

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has successfully reinstated hundreds of suspended licenses. And while no one should knowingly drive with a suspension, you may be wondering if you can travel with a suspended driver’s license.

Using Your Florida Driver’s License as Identification

A Florida driver’s license, even if suspended, is a valid form of identification for purposes of traveling. As long as it is not expired and complies with the requirements of Real ID.

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However, what you may not know is that possession of a suspended license is by itself a crime in Florida.

Unlawful Use of Driver’s License

Under Florida Statute 322.32, it is unlawful for any person “to display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in his or her possession any canceled, revoked, suspended, or disqualified driver license knowing that such license has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or disqualified.”

A violation of this statute is punishable as a second degree misdemeanor!

So, while you can travel with a suspended driver’s license, you are risking a criminal charge if you are caught driving to the airport on a suspension.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help You

While a Florida driver’s license may be suspended for many reasons, including an outstanding traffic ticket, or not having insurance, our traffic ticket lawyer can help.

RELATED: 3 Reasons for a Suspended License in Florida

In most cases, we can lift your suspension and reinstate your license within 24 to 48 hours.

In addition, if you have been charged with “unlawful use of license,” or any other crime in Florida, we can help. At TicketFit, our attorney provides aggressive and affordable representation for all traffic ticket and criminal violations in Florida.

Don’t delay, call us now at 305-775-3720 or email us for a free consultation with our attorney!

How to Get a D6 Clearance Form in Florida

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If you are trying to get a D6 clearance in Florida, chances are that you want to reinstate your suspended driver’s license.

What is a D6 Clearance

A “D6 clearance” is a form provided by the court stating that you have met the requirements of a pending traffic ticket.

For example, a D6 clearance will be required if you:

  • Didn’t answer your traffic ticket within 30 days
  • Didn’t show up to court on a traffic summons
  • Failed to pay a traffic ticket
  • Failed to complete court-ordered traffic school
  • Elected to attend traffic school but forgot
  • Elected traffic school but you were not eligible to attend

After you, or our traffic ticket attorney, resolves your ticket, the court will issue a D6 clearance.

With this clearance letter, the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles will allow you to reinstate your license.

How to get a D6 Clearance

Depending on the County where you received your traffic ticket, the court will either give you a paper clearance form or they will send it to the DMV electronically.

If the court gives you a paper copy, you will need to visit a driver license office to submit the form in person and reinstate your license.

If the court sends the clearance form directly to the DMV, you may be able to reinstate your license at the courthouse. Just ask the clerk for help.

Before you can reinstate, you should check the status of your driver license at https://services.flhsmv.gov/DLCheck/ to verify that the court has marked your record “court requirements met.”

Once updated, you will be able to reinstate your license by paying the $60 reinstatement fee.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help You

On the other hand, if this process seems daunting, our traffic ticket lawyer can help.

At TicketFit, our attorney will determine the reason for your suspension, fix it, and get your clearance letter. In addition, he can reinstate your license without you having to go to court or the DMV. In most cases, you will have your license back within 24 to 48 hours.

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation.