Florida · statute · Fla. Stat. ch. 322 · 120 active provisions
As used in this chapter:(1) “Actual weight” means the weight of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination plus the weight of the load carried on it, as determined at a fixed scale operated by the state or as determined by use of a portable scale operated by a law enforcement officer.(2) “Alcohol” means any substance…
This chapter does not apply when a fully autonomous vehicle is operated with the automated driving system engaged and without a human operator.
(1) The Legislature finds that over the past several years the department and individual county tax collectors have entered into contracts for the delivery of full and limited driver license services where such contractual relationships best served the public interest through state administration and enforcement and lo…
The department may implement programs to improve the driving ability of the drivers of this state. Such programs may include, but shall not be limited to, safety awareness campaigns, driver training, and licensing improvement. Motorcycle driver improvement programs implemented pursuant to this section or s. 322.0255 ma…
(1) The department shall establish a Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program. The program shall be funded as provided by ss. 320.08 and 322.025.(2) The department shall establish and administer motorcycle safety courses. The department shall prescribe the curricula for such courses, which must include a minimum of…
(1) The department shall screen crash reports received under s. 316.066 or s. 324.051 to identify crashes involving the following:(a) A crash involving death or a bodily injury requiring transport to a medical facility;(b) A second crash by the same operator within the previous 2-year period involving property damage i…
(1)(a) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver license issued under this chapter.(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) commits:1. Upon a first conviction, a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable…
(1) In each case in which a nonresident, except a nonresident migrant or seasonal farm worker as defined in s. 316.003, accepts employment or engages in a trade, profession, or occupation in this state or enters his or her children to be educated in the public schools of this state, such nonresident shall, within 30 da…
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Digital proof of driver license” means an electronic credential viewable on an electronic credentialing system.(b) “Digital proof of identification card” means an electronic credential viewable on an electronic credentialing system.(c) “Electronic credentialing system” means a…
(1) The Legislature intends for only driver licenses or identification cards to be issued which meet all minimum security requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-13. The department may not issue a driver license or identification card to a person who is an unauthorized alien or undocumented immigrant.(…
(1) By July 1, 2027, a Florida driver license or Florida identification card issued to a qualified applicant who is a United States citizen as last recorded in the system must include his or her legal citizenship status at the time of new issuance, renewal, or replacement.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, the departme…
(1) The following persons are exempt from obtaining a driver license:(a) Any employee of the United States Government, while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United States Government and being operated on official business.(b) Any person while driving or operating any road machine, farm…
The department may not issue a license:(1) To a person who is under the age of 16 years, except that the department may issue a learner’s driver license to a person who is at least 15 years of age and who meets the requirements of ss. 322.091 and 322.1615 and of any other applicable law or rule.(2) To a person who is a…
(1) Any person who is 5 years of age or older, or any person who has a disability, regardless of age, who applies for a disabled parking permit under s. 320.0848, may be issued an identification card by the department upon completion of an application and payment of an application fee.(a) The application must include t…
(1) The department shall:(a) Require any male United States citizen or immigrant who is at least 18 years of age but less than 26 years of age to comply with federal Selective Service System requirements when applying to receive a driver license, a learner’s driver license, a commercial driver license, an identificatio…
(1) Notwithstanding s. 322.28, upon the conviction of a person 18 years of age or older for possession or sale of, trafficking in, or conspiracy to possess, sell, or traffic in a controlled substance, the court shall direct the department to suspend the person’s driver license or driving privilege. The suspension shall…
(1) Notwithstanding s. 322.055, if a person under 18 years of age is found guilty of or delinquent for a violation of chapter 893, and:(a) The person is eligible by reason of age for a driver license or driving privilege, the court shall direct the department to revoke or to withhold issuance of his or her driver licen…
(1) When the department receives notice from the Title IV-D agency or depository or the clerk of the court that any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Florida under the provisions of this chapter has a delinquent support obligation or has failed to comply with a subpoena, order to appear, order…
A person whose driver license or registration has been suspended as provided in s. 322.058 must immediately return his or her driver license and registration to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The department shall invalidate the digital proof of driver license issued pursuant to s. 322.032 for such…
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program Act.”(2) COURT-ORDERED PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM; PREFERENCE FOR PARTICIPATION.—(a) If a person is convicted of a violation of s. 316.193, the court may order, as a term and condition of probation in addition to any other term or…
A person whose driver license has been expired for 6 months or less and who drives a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state commits an infraction and is subject to the penalty provided in s. 318.18.
(1) Any person who is at least 18 years of age and who, except for his or her lack of instruction in operating a motor vehicle, would otherwise be qualified to obtain a Class E driver license under this chapter, may apply for a temporary instruction permit. The department shall issue such a permit entitling the applica…
(1) Each application for a driver license shall be made in a format designated by the department and sworn to or affirmed by the applicant as to the truth of the statements made in the application.(2) Each such application shall include the following information regarding the applicant:(a) Full name (first, middle or m…
(1) An organization that seeks authorization to establish a voluntary contribution on a driver license application must submit to the department:(a) A request for the particular voluntary contribution being sought, describing the proposed voluntary contribution in general terms.(b) An application fee, not to exceed $10…
(1)(a) The application of any person under the age of 18 years for a driver license must be signed and verified before a person authorized to administer oaths by the father, mother, or guardian; by a secondary guardian if the primary guardian dies before the minor reaches 18 years of age; or, if there is no parent or g…