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Definitions
BUSINESS DISTRICT
An area where 50% or more of the land next to the road is
used for businesses.
BICYCLE
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power.
CANCELLATION
The act of declaring a driver's license void and terminated.
CERTIFIED COPY
A copy which is marked in some official way to show that it
is a true copy of the original document. To get a certified
copy of a document, you must contact the agency that issued
the original document.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Infant carriers or removable car seats specially designed
to keep babies and young children from being injured in car
crashes. A lap belt may be used as a restraint for children
four years old or older.
CONVICTION
A judgement of guilt in a court. In a driver's record, suspended
sentences, forfeiting/estreatures of bonds, and pleas of no
contest count against the driver just as a conviction does.
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Tallahassee,
Florida.
ENDORSEMENT
A special authorization which permits a person to drive certain
types of vehicles, transport certain types of property or
transport a number of passengers.
FELONY
Any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of
this state, or that would be punishable if committed in this
state, by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary. "State
penitentiary" includes state correctional facilities.
INTERSECTION
Where two streets meet or cross.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination,
not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved
solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized
bicycles as defined in section 316.003, Florida Statutes.
MOTORIZED SCOOTER
Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the
rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and
not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than
30 miles per hour on level ground.
PEDESTRIAN
Any person afoot.
RESIDENT
A person who has his principal place of domicile in this state
for a period of more than six consecutive months, has registered
to vote, has made a statement of domicile pursuant to section
222.17, Florida Statutes, or has filed for homestead exemption
on property in this state.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
An area where most of the land next to the road is used for
homes.
RESTRICTION
A prohibition against operating certain types of motor vehicles
or a requirement that a driver comply with certain conditions
when driving a motor vehicle.
REVOCATION
The termination of a licensee's privilege to drive.
SUSPENSION
The temporary withdrawal of a licensee's privilege to drive
a motor vehicle.
VEHICLE
Every device, in, upon, or by which any person is or may be
transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively
upon stationary rails or tracks.
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