If my friend lost his driver’s license and has requested a new one from the state website but hasn’t yet received it, is it legal for him to drive now?
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If my friend lost his driver’s license and has requested a new one from the state website but hasn’t yet received it, is it legal for him to drive now?
He has a paper copy of his lost license with him.
Asked on December 29, 2013 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
So long as he is a licensed driver, it is legal for him to drive. If he is cited for driving without a license, he would need to produce proof of having a license in time for the court appearance. Until his actual license comes in the mail, he should avoid doing anything (such as speeding) that would cause him to get pulled over, just to avoid the hassle.
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