Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Florida
Ignition Interlocks
None
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Florida. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Helmets required for riders under 21 or those with less than $10,000 in medical coverage for motorcycle-related injuries. Universal helmet law repealed in 2000.
8 years
80 and over: renewal every 6 years with vision test (in person or physician's letter if renewing by mail or electronically)
None
Legal for medical use
None
70
70
65
65
70
70
None
Yes
Yes
0.2
6 months for DUI; 12 months for refusal
DUI: After 30 days; Refusal: After 90 days
5 yrs or under
6 yrs or older
18 years
15
12
50 (10)
16
Age 16: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. Age 17: 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.
None
Primary
6 and over
6-17 yrs: All 6 and over: Front
All drivers. Primary law.
School and work zones only. Primary law.
No
No
None
n/a
Permitted by state law
Statewide
Ignition Interlocks
None
Child Restraint Required
5 yrs or under
Full Privilege Minimum Age
18 years
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
School and work zones only. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by state law
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes