To be able to drive in Florida it is necessary to have a valid driver’s license. This document is obtained after successfully taking a driving test, as well as accrediting the requirements imposed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Driving a motor vehicle without this document can be punishable by up to five years in prison and fines that can cost close to US$5,000.
According to Florida Statutes, Title XXII, “Motor Vehicles”, Chapter 322, “Driver’s Licenses”, Penalties for “driving with a suspended, revoked, revoked or disqualified license” can reach sums of thousands of dollars, as well as the suspension of the driving license, possible arrests and, even, the court may demand that the used vehicle be confiscated.
“It is illegal to allow or authorize an unlicensed person to drive an automobile and to do so. can carry a 60-day prison sentence and a US$500 fine” warns the official Florida Driver License Manual. However, there are mitigating factors that can turn this into a greater penalty.
What happens if you drive with a suspended, revoked or canceled license in Florida?
Driving with a suspended or expired license (DWLS) is an offense that can result in fines of different amounts, depending on whether it is the first time that the offense is carried out or if it is already a repeated behavior.
“If your license is suspended, and you drive a vehicle, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. Possible consequences include probation or imprisonment. Additionally, being convicted of this could potentially classify him as a ‘habitual traffic offender’, resulting in the suspension of his license for five years,” law firm Hubbs Law explains on the site.
Although a first offense can cause the offender a sentence of up to 60 days in jail and a fine of US$500; a second offense can be punished by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of US$1,000; and, a third or subsequent offense, “can be classified as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a US$5,000 fine.”as specified by the group of lawyers.
What is needed to apply for a driver’s license in Florida?
According to the Official Florida Driver License Manual to obtain a valid Class E driver’s license, it is It is necessary to take a knowledge test and a driving skills test. Applicants must also present documents such as identification, proof of Social Security and proof of address.
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