Unlicensed Driving School Owner Caught | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A 54-year-old driving school owner in Albany, Charles Lanza, is facing serious legal trouble after running his unlicensed “Learn to Drive School Inc.” for months—even teaching students himself—while the NY DMV had already revoked his license. He allegedly pressured students to falsify lesson locations to pass road tests and kept his website live, pretending everything was legit. The DMV issued a warning back in December, and now he’s charged with eleven counts across two courts. If you got certificates from this school, they’re not valid. Always verify licenses before signing up for driving…