Chances of getting caught underage driving?

Question

I'm 16, two months (and a half) from getting my Provincial License, I was wondering the chances of getting caught (since that is one of the principal variables in committing a crime, amirite? lol... anyways) driving at most like 8-10 miles, going past a police station or two? I'd usually drive during schools hours and while its light outside, try to stay away from heavy-traffic hours. I can buy cigarettes (conducive to how old I look), although I have to wear glasses to drive 'legally' (and I do wear them even when driving illegally) and I've already driving once for about an hour or two around my town, passing 2~3 cops. I'm *not* asking for personal opinion on whether it's bad or not, just wondering about the chances of getting caught. (I don't drive like a ******* idiot, I follow all the roadway rules.)

P.S.
Live in New Jersey, USA, I guess penalties would be helpful.

Answer 1

if i were advising a client who i knew or suspected was driving without a license i would say make sure your car is in working condition, no violations that could be cause to pull you over. keep in mind, if you look young or act younger than the officer thinks you should be he might follow you for a bit to see if he can pull you over for any infraction of the law. with that said, you shouldn't break the law under any circumstance but an emergency. weigh the consequence with the risk. be careful.

Answer 2

Ummm, Long Island in NY, isn't a town, it's...ummmm.. an island. (So much for looking mature.) Not to be nitpicky, but there are many different areas on LI, and different things happen there. You could get - caught up in accident, pulled over by a cop on a routine stop (this actually happened to me today - I got pulled over for driving like a maniac at the unheard of speed of 20 mph on a street they partially obstructed; I didn't get a ticket - I think the PO was a bit distrught because there had been an accident nearby). You could get caught up in a DWI checkpoint stop. who does this car belong to? Would they report it stolen? Another possible stop. You know what the most likely reason for getting stopped is? That you're so nervouse about getting stopped, that you don't even realize how bad you're doing.

Answer 3

OK, I won't give my personal opinion. Do wear your glasses so that you can see properly, and make sure you understand all traffic laws. Follow all restrictions that a Provisional license has. Basically pretend that you do have a license. If you don't do anything suspicious and the cops have no reason to pull you over, they'll never know you don't have a license.



I am legally required to tell you to do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you get into trouble.

Answer 4

well, if you are driving on low traffic roads, and with a responsible adult, and not partying kids, then you wont get charged, the cops understand that you need to learn to drive somewhere. but if your driving on a busy highway, and your either alone, or with freinds, you may get caught. and in that case they wont go easy.



just if you do get caught, be very polite. "yes officer", "no officer"

and make sure you have the paperwork (registration anyway), be very honest you dont have a licence when he goes up to the window, and give your info. if you are polite you will probably get let off with a warning, you are 16 anyway.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

* Teen drivers aged 16-19 years are four times more likely than older drivers to crash

* Teens are more likely than older drivers to speed, run red lights, make illegal turns, ride with an intoxicated driver, and drive after using alcohol or drugs

* Inexperience is the reason why these drivers are more likely to underestimate hazardous situations

* The presence of teen passengers increases the risk of accidents by underage drivers – and the more passengers – the higher the risk

* Accidents by underage drivers occur mostly on Friday and Saturday nights between the hours 9pm and 6am.



Why do underage drivers pose such a significant risk?



* The high number of underage drivers transgressing the law by going for a joyride can be attributed to peer pressure and a feeling of youthful invincibility

* Teenagers have a sense that they can get away with transgressions – a feeling of bravado whereby “ I can get away with anything”

* This is further evident in research indicating that teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use

* About 30% of crashes killing young drivers involve alcohol and are often combined with contributing factors such as speeding

* Not only could these accidents lead to loss of life, but also severe physical and emotional scars on the survivors. Many parents are not aware that insurance companies are only obliged to honor claims from sober and licensed drivers – and they will have to compensate for the damage caused by underage drivers…



Advice for parents:



* Know what your children are doing and where they are – and how they are traveling to and from their destinations

* Talk with them about the consequences of their actions and the trouble they can get into

* Stress responsibility and the dangers to road safety

* Discuss with your children the need to avoid peer pressure and to avoid climbing in vehicles with underage and intoxicated drivers

* Put keys where underage children cannot get to them

* The most important advice would be to teach responsibility by way of example. If parents drive with caution and obey the laws of the road – their children will also have more respect for traffic laws and for those who travel our roads!



The tragic death of this scholar over the weekend should be a motivation to provide valuable road safety information to young people exposed to the risks on the road. Perhaps this could stop another unlicensed youngster from driving a vehicle –or prevent another child from climbing in such a vehicle!

Answer 7

Usually a cop will pull you over if you're speeding or something.



But they're suspicious if they drive by and you're all nervous.

Answer 8

You might get picked up, you might not. Is your car registered in your name? They'll be able to see your age if they run your plates. If you do get picked up, you won't be driving for awhile.

Answer 9

so glad that I found this question already answered! It is like you've read my thoughts!

Answer 10

Unless you have already been caught. And you know you've been doing it. Plain and simple "Stop it!"