What is the charge for driving on a suspended license in Georgia?
Georgia may suspend a driver’s license for any number of reasons. Suspension is intended to be temporary, and driving with a suspended license is a serious offense with serious consequences.Criminal ConvictionDriving with a suspended license is a misdemeanor, but does count as a criminal conviction. Unlike traffic violations, this conviction will appear on a criminal background check.FinesFirst offenders can expect to pay a minimum fine of $500 as of 2010. Repeat offenders can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,500.Jail TimeDriving with a suspended license carries mandatory jail time. First offenders will be sentenced to a minimum of two days while repeat offenders will face a minimum sentence of 10 days.Additional SuspensionFirst offenders are likely to have their suspension extended by six months.
