Father-of-three Erick Javier Cruz Baca, 38, was told to remain in the waiting area at Westminster Magistrates Court for approximately five hours or alternatively pay a £120 fine, plus costs.
Currently residing in Luton Airport's Holiday Inn Baca pleaded guilty to driving a silver Vauxhall Astra in Cannon Street on April 10 without a driving licence.
He also pleaded guilty to driving the vehicle without insurance.
The court heard police stopped Baca in the centre of the Square Mile financial district because one of the vehicle's headlights was not working properly.
The officers asked for his details and Baca produced a forged driving licence.
Possession of that bogus document was dealt with separately by way of an out of court disposal.
The first-time offender, who required an interpreter, said: “I fled my country and I am looking for a job as soon as possible.”
The court heard he has children aged fifteen years-old; eight years-old and eighteen months old in his native Honduras.
“My family are in danger,” he told the court.
The bench Chair told Baca: “It must be a very stressful time for you. We have sympathy for your asylum position, but you have pleaded guilty to breaking the law and you should not be driving a car.”
Baca was fined £120, with £85 costs, plus a victim surcharge or alternatively spend the rest of the day in court, which will result in nothing to be paid.
He also received six penalty points, which will be applied to any legitimate driving licence he qualifies for.
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