Research shows that unlicensed drivers have a greater risk of causing fatal crashes. Driving with a suspended or revoked license is typically treated as relatively minor and rarely rises to the level of a criminal offense, according to state data. Even when drivers are arrested on a more serious charge of aggravated unlicensed driving, the cases typically are disposed of at arraignment or defendants are released on their own recognizance. 

Among all unlicensed drivers ticketed statewide, one in five are on Long Island.

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break. Credit: Morgan Campbell; Brian Jingeleski; Randee Daddona; Newsday / Drew Singh; Anthony Florio

Winter break is full of fun NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break. Credit: Morgan Campbell; Brian Jingeleski; Randee Daddona; Newsday / Drew Singh; Anthony Florio

Winter break is full of fun NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

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