You will miss a suspension order and may be charged with operating an unregistered vehicle and/or aggravated unlicensed operation , both misdemeanors. This really happens but the good news is this is a problem that is easily avoidable
What happens if my insurance runs out?
Because we all pay indirectly for crashes involving uninsured motorists, New York State requires every motorist to maintain auto insurance every single day a vehicle is registered. DMV works with insurance companies to electronically monitor your insurance coverage
Has your insurance lapsed?