Florida Drivers Handbook |
2.1. Revocation, Suspension, & Cancellation
Driving a motor vehicle in Florida is a privilege
you earn. You cannot obtain a license in Florida under the
following conditions:
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If your license is suspended or revoked
in any state;
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If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol;
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If you cannot drive safely because
of mental or physical problems; (Deafness alone ill not
prevent a person from being issued a driver license.)
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If you are under the legal age for
licensing (15 for Learner's license, 16 for Class E).
Every driver who obtains a license must
drive safely to keep it. If you break the traffic laws or
become an unsafe driver, your license can be taken away.
It can be suspended, revoked, or canceled.
Your license can be SUSPENDED if you:
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Make a fraudulent driver license application.
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Allow your license to be used for a
purpose that is against the law.
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Are convicted in a traffic court and
the court orders that your license be suspended.
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Refuse to take a test to show if you
are driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Misuse a restricted license.
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Earn a certain number of points for
traffic offenses on the point system.
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Break a traffic law and fail to pay
your fine or appear in court as directed.
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Fail to pay child support.
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Fail to carry insurance on your vehicle.
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Fail to stop for a school bus.
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Use tobacco if you are under age.
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Retail theft.
Your license must be REVOKED
if you are found guilty of, or department records show:
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Driving while under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances.
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A felony in which a motor vehicle is
used.
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Not stopping to give help when the
vehicle you are driving is involved in a crash causing
death or personal injury.
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Lying about the ownership or operation
of motor vehicles.
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Three cases of reckless driving within
one year. Forfeiting bail and not going to court to avoid
being convicted of reckless driving counts the same as
a conviction.
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An immoral act in which a motor vehicle
was used.
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Three major offenses or 15 offenses
for which you receive points within a 5-year period.
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A felony for drug possession.
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Vision worse than the standard minimum
requirements.
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Racing on the Highway.
A court may also order that your license
be revoked for certain other traffic offenses.
Your license will be revoked for at least three years if
you kill someone because of reckless driving.
Cancellation
If your license was issued because of a mistake or fraud
(giving false information or identification), it will be
cancelled.
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