Expired Drivers License, ticketed- need information?

My DL expired on my birthday last year (its been over 6 months). I got pulled over Saturday while they were doing random alcohol checks and they cited me for an expired OL.
So I call my insurance company today to ask them to send me proof of insurance to show when I go to court Feb 4th. My husband and I recently separated in December and the mail he's had forwarded to his address. So they tell me the payment was not made in January and now the policy was cancelled on the 14th. Im FREAKING OUT now.In Ohio insurance is REQUIRED.
Up until he left, I never really ever drove because I didnt have to. (We have 5 young children together and) Now not only am I screwed because my OL is more than 6 months expired- but Im driving under expired insurance. My court date is on the 4th. Im willing to take my punishments and pay my fines but I am wondering what to expect and if I should go ahead and get my DL renewed NOW and get my OWN policy without my husband on it or what. Thank you for your tim

Yes, renew your license now and get your own policy, preferably before your court date. Just be advised that doing both of these won't get you out of paying your fines entirely but it will show the judge that you ARE doing something about it and may even reduce your fine in the process.

Yes to getting a new driver's license and insurance renewed. although you weren't cited for expired insurance so the only think you have to worry about it your expired DL.

If you have extra cash seek a lawyer.

I got pulled over in CT once with an expired license plate. The cop could've towed me, but let me drive home. I plead not guilty and they automatically dropped everyone's ticket down one notch. For people without license or insurance they dropped the charge if you proved you had them in court.

This is not the end of the world. Insurance can be reinstated, your fines will likely be minimal, and it'll all work out. If you're really worried, get local a lawyer. They can usually fix stuff like this easily, as they know the system and all the players (people in the court)

Good luck.

Get your own policy and renew your license immediately, by the way.

i would say just get a new license...

I would get your own policy and renew your DL. Obviously you and your husband aren't communicating very well, and he can't (or didn't) pay the insurance. At least if you're covered, you know you've got it. Show proof of insurance and your renewed DL and it shows the judge that you're taking responsibility for your actions. Also, when you go to court, dress nice and look sorry.

isn't your husband a cop? can't he get you out of this?

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