Florida Drivers Handbook |
1.2. Licensing Information
Who Needs One?
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If you live in Florida and want to
drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways.
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If you move to Florida and have a
valid license from another state, you must get a Florida
license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
You are considered a resident of
Florida if you:
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Enroll your children in public school,
or
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Register to vote, or
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File for a homestead exemption, or
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Accept employment, or
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Reside in Florida for
more than six consecutive months.
Who Does Not Need One?
The following persons may drive in Florida without a Florida
driver license, if they have a valid license from another
state or country:
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Any non-resident who is at least 16
years old.
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Persons employed by the United States
government driving a United States government motor vehicle
on official business.
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Any non-resident working for a firm
on a contract for the United States government. (This
exemption is only for 60 days.)
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Any non-resident attending college
in Florida.
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Persons who drive only vehicles like
farm tractors or road machines temporarily on the highway
may drive without a license.
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A licensed driver who lives in another
state and travels regularly between his home and work
in Florida.
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Non-resident migrant farm workers even
though they are employed or place children in the public
schools, providing they have valid license from their
home state.
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Members of the Armed Forces stationed
in Florida and their dependents, with these exceptions:
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Service member or spouse claims
homestead exemption (All drivers in family must
obtain Florida licenses),
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Service member becomes employed
(All drivers in family must obtain Florida licenses),
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Spouse becomes employed (Spouse
and children who drive must obtain Florida licenses),
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Child becomes employed (Only
employed child who drives must obtain Florida license)
Learner's Driver License
A person who holds a Learner's license must be accompanied
by a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, who occupies
the front passenger seat closest to the right of the driver.
Drivers can only drive during daylight hours during the
first three months from the original issue date and must
be accompanied by a licensed driver, 21 years or older who
occupies the front passenger seat. After the first three
months, drivers may operate a vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10
p.m. with a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, who
occupies the front passenger seat. Drivers with
a Learner's license are ineligible for a motorcycle endorsement.
Requirements
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Be at least 15 years old.
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Pass vision, road signs and road rules
tests.
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Have the signature of one parent (or
guardian) on the parent consent form, if under age 18.
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Completion of Traffic Law and Substance
Abuse Education Course.
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Two forms of identification (see Identifying
Yourself).
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Social Security Number.
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Must be in compliance with school attendance,
if under 18.
The 2000 Florida Legislature amended section
322.05, Florida Statutes, changing the requirements to obtain
a Class E license for a driver under the age of 18 holding
a learner’s license. The following requirements must
be met in order to obtain a regular Class E license if a
learner’s license is issued on or after October 1,
2000:
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Must hold the learner’s license
for 12 months or until the 18th birthday.
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Must have NO convictions 12 months
from the issue date of the Learner's license.
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May have one traffic conviction within
12 months from the issue date of the learner’s license,
if adjudication is withheld.
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A parent, legal guardian or responsible
adult over 21 years old, must certify that the driver
has 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours
must be at night.
Parent's Consent for Minors
If you are under 18 and are not married, your license application
must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. STEP-PARENTS
MAY NOT SIGN FOR YOU UNLESS THEY HAVE LEGALLY ADOPTED YOU.
Proof of guardianship is required. The application must
be signed in front of the examiner or a notary public. Whoever
signs your application agrees to take responsibility with
you for your driving. If the signer decides not to accept
responsibility for your driving, your license will be canceled.
To cancel the license, the signer must write a letter to
the department requesting to withdraw their consent for
the minor driver. Include the complete name, date of birth
and driver license number of the minor driver in the letter.
THE CONSENT FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED OR SIGNED IN
THE PRESENCE OF THE EXAMINER.
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