Legal Question in Traffic Law in New York

Driver's License

I have heard that there is no law in New York State that says one NEEDS to get a license in order to drive. I can not find any law that says you need to have a Driver's License in order to drive. Could someone please show me where it states that one needs to have a license? And if it doesn't specifically state that, then is it not legal to drive without a license?

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Asked on 1/21/08, 9:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: Driver's License

In NYS driving is deemed a "privilege," not a right. It is a privilege granted by this State or some other state (or Nation) after qualifying for it. It is usually granted in the form of a license although NYS issues other documents to signify the privilege to drive if your are from out of state, or elsewhere.

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Answered on 1/22/08, 4:26 pm


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