According to law, who would be charged under V.C. § 12500(a)?

The correct answer identifies a person driving without a license as being charged under V.C. § 12500(a). This section of the Vehicle Code specifically addresses the requirement for individuals to possess a valid driver's license when operating a motor vehicle on public roads. The law underscores the necessity of having a valid license, which serves as proof of the driver’s capability to operate a vehicle safely and in compliance with traffic regulations.

A person who is driving without a license fails to meet this legal requirement and is therefore subject to being charged under this statute. There are different considerations for individuals who have expired licenses or hold temporary permits, but those situations do not fall under the same violation as operating a vehicle entirely without any license at all.