Driving without a valid license is a criminal offense in the UK and is taken seriously. If you are stopped while driving a vehicle of any class on a road in the UK and cannot present a valid driving license, you are committing an offense and will face a penalty. Depending on the nature of the offense, you may receive one or more of the following penalties:

• Penalty points on your license
• Fines
• Driving ban
• Imprisonment

The penalty for driving without a license can vary, but you could expect to receive between 3 to 6 points and a maximum fine of £1000. If you are found guilty of driving without a license and insurance, you could be penalized with a further 6 – 8 penalty points and a fine of up to £5,000. Driving while disqualified (having been banned from driving in a UK court of law) is a serious offense and can carry numerous penalties. The charges for this offense also take into consideration the fact that you are driving without insurance as a disqualification makes any insurance completely void.

Regardless of whether or not you were aware of the revocation of your license, you will be prosecuted for driving and should discuss this with a professional motoring offenses solicitor. If you are caught by the police driving without a valid license, you may incur serious penalties, including fines and points on your license. You may even be taken to court and could be disqualified from driving. It is important to note that driving without a license can go on your criminal record.