Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this article shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until a new license is obtained, when and as permitted under this article. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-5-34, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 256. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Automobiles: Necessity or emergency as defense in prosecution for driving without operator's license or while license is suspended, 7 A.L.R.5th 73. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 164.48.
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