Once even I was much younger I got pulled over and ticketed for an expired vehicle registration. After accepting the ticket I asked the officer how I could now get home, since I was just told that I was not permitted to drive.

The officer said something along the lines of “well you’re not supposed to drive and it’ll be a big problem if I see you driving again”. Then got back in his patrol car, turned around, and left in the opposite direction.

I drove directly home (it wasn’t far) and renewed my registration as soon as possible.

…that said, I’d be very surprised to see a sovcit get that kind of leniency.