Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) is driving while your license is under suspension or revocation.
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AUO-3rd degree. A driver may be convicted of AUO-3rd degree for driving with a suspended or revoked license or privilege to drive. This is a misdemeanor punishable by a mandatory fine of $200-$500, and possible imprisonment up to 30 days or probation |
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AUO-2rd degree. This is a misdemeanor punishable by a mandatory fine of $500-$1000 and mandatory imprisonment up 180 days or probation. A driver may be convicted of AUO-2rd degree if driving while suspended or revoked and one of the following: |
-The original suspension or revocation has resulted from either a conviction for an alcohol or drug-related violation or a chemical test refusal;
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-The driver has in effect three or more license suspensions, imposed on at least three different dates, for failure to respond to tickets; |
-The driver has been charged within 18 months following a conviction of AUO-3rd degree; |
-The original suspension was a mandatory suspension pending prosecution of an alcohol or drug-related offense. |
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| AUO-1st degree. This is a felony punishable by a mandatory fine of $1000 - $5000, mandatory imprisonment up to 4 years or probation, and possible seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle driven. A driver may be convicted of AUO-1st degree if driving while suspended or revoked and: |
-The driver is impaired or intoxicated, with a license or privilege currently under suspension or revocation for an alcohol or drug-related violation or a chemical test refusal;
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-The driver has in effect 10 or more license suspensions, imposed on at least 10 different dates. for failure to respond to tickets. |
