Lawyer for driving without a valid licence in Brussels
Driving without a valid driving licence is a criminal offence punishable for the police court is dealt with. The punishment varies depending on the circumstances: driving without ever obtaining a licence, driving with an expired licence, or driving while a driving ban is pending - each case is legally different. Novex Advocaten, Traffic law lawyer Brussels, analyses your file carefully.
Three situations: three legal qualifications
1. Driving without ever obtaining a licence: This is considered a separate offence. The consequences are a fine and possibly a ban from obtaining a driving licence for a certain period of time.
2. Driving with an expired licence: An expired driving licence is technically invalid. Depending on the circumstances, it may result in a fine or a new driving ban.
3. Driving during a driving ban: This is the most severe situation. The penalty can be another heavy fine, an extended driving ban and even jail time.
Possible punishments
For driving without a valid licence, you risk a fine of at least 1,600 euros x 8 opcents, a new driving ban, and for repeated offences or driving while under a current driving ban, a prison sentence.
Our defence
Novex Advocaten analyses the circumstances of the case and establishes the most appropriate defence strategy. We strive to minimise the penalty and guide you through any post-conviction retrial examinations.
Received summons for driving without a licence? Contact Novex Advocaten for an initial discussion.