If a DMV computer indicates "suspended," what should the officer charge the driver with?

When a DMV computer indicates that a driver’s license is "suspended," the appropriate charge for the officer to file is Driving While License Revoked (DWLR). This is because a suspended license means that the individual is not legally permitted to operate a vehicle; therefore, driving under these circumstances constitutes a violation of the law.

Suspension can occur for various reasons, such as unpaid fines, failure to appear in court, or DUI offenses. While driving with a suspended license, the individual lacks the legal authorization to be on the road, which elevates the charge to DWLR.

The other options, while related to driving violations, do not align with the situation of a suspended license. Driving with an open container pertains to the possession of alcohol in a vehicle, negligent driving relates to unsafe driving practices, and driving without insurance addresses a lack of required insurance coverage. None of these directly correspond to the status of having a suspended license, making DWLR the appropriate charge in this scenario.