Q: I have a speeding ticket but I lost my wallet with DL. Can I drive with only my ticket for now?
A:
Hello Asker,
I would take caution in driving under these circumstances and I do not recommend doing so. I am unable to locate the statute in question that authorizes you to drive on a ticket but some of the ancillary law around it seems to suggest that this privilege is extended only to those who posted a license in lieu of bond on their ticket. The law's exact language when discussing it states "any traffic ticket issued when the person's driver's license is deposited in lieu of bail". That last part cites a very specific circumstance where a ticket can suffice and only when the ticket in question is the one by which the license was surrendered. Seeing as how you had your license to lose after you got your ticket, you did not surrender your license to receive your ticket and thus probably cannot drive on this ticket.
The problem is that near the bottom of the ticket, the officer indicates how you posted bond. When they see that you did not deposit your license, you will run into trouble as it will be obvious to an officer that you did not surrender your license to drive on the ticket.
My recommendation would be to go a secretary of state facility and request a duplicate license. You will need it anyway and it will avoid the problem at a relatively low cost of $30.
I hope that helps and let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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