Understanding the Offense of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in New York
Driving is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. If someone loses a driver's license for a period of time due to some offense, it is important to know that continuing to drive can lead to severe consequences. It is illegal in New York to drive when your driver's license has been suspended, revoked or withdrawn by the Department of Motor Vehicles. A driver who does so can be cited for an offense called Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO).
The least serious level of AUO is the third degree, which applies when there are no other AUO offenses on the driver's record ...

