Section 67 of the Traffic Ordinance provides that anyone who drives while their license is disqualified is liable to up to 3 years' imprisonment.
What is the offense and what is the penalty?
Section 67 of the Traffic Ordinance provides that anyone who drives while their license is disqualified is liable to up to 3 years' imprisonment. The courts view this offense with particular severity: the disqualified driver is not only violating the law, but also expressing direct contempt for a judicial or administrative order issued against them. For this reason, the prevailing sentencing policy includes a component of imprisonment, sometimes actual imprisonment, even for defendants with no criminal record.
Accompanying consequences
Driving while disqualified is almost always accompanied by additional offenses: driving without valid insurance coverage (since the insurance does not apply to a disqualified driver), and sometimes driving without a valid license. In addition, the court is authorized to order the vehicle's immobilization and forfeiture, significantly extend the disqualification period, and activate previous suspended sentences. An accident that occurred during the disqualification period also exposes the driver to personal claims without insurance coverage.
Possible lines of defense
The question of knowledge of the disqualification is central: a disqualification that was not lawfully served on the driver, or that the driver was not actually aware of, may fail to support a conviction. The manner of delivery of the disqualification notice, the dates, and the records must be examined. In addition, personal and family circumstances may materially affect the imprisonment component.
Legal representation in driving while disqualified cases
Israel Arama, formerly of the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office, represents drivers in serious criminal traffic offenses. When actual imprisonment is at stake, there is no place for handling the proceeding alone. Contact us for an initial consultation without obligation before the hearing.
What is the offense and what is the penalty?
Section 67 of the Traffic Ordinance provides that anyone who drives while their license is disqualified is liable to up to 3 years' imprisonment. The courts view this offense with particular severity: the disqualified driver is not only violating the law, but also expressing direct contempt for a judicial or administrative order issued against them. For this reason, the prevailing sentencing policy includes a component of imprisonment, sometimes actual imprisonment, even for defendants with no criminal record.
The accompanying consequences — what is important to know?
Driving while disqualified is almost always accompanied by additional offenses: driving without valid insurance coverage (since the insurance does not apply to a disqualified driver), and sometimes driving without a valid license. In addition, the court is authorized to order the vehicle's immobilization and forfeiture, significantly extend the disqualification period, and activate previous suspended sentences. An accident that occurred during the disqualification period also exposes the driver to personal claims without insurance coverage.
Possible lines of defense — what is important to know?
The question of knowledge of the disqualification is central: a disqualification that was not lawfully served on the driver, or that the driver was not actually aware of, may fail to support a conviction. The manner of delivery of the disqualification notice, the dates, and the records must be examined. In addition, personal and family circumstances may materially affect the imprisonment component.
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