Florida

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.

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Bike helmets required?

Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

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 Universal helmet law repealed in 2000.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

8 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

80 and over: renewal every 6 years with vision test (in person or physician's letter if renewing by mail or electronically)

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

None

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Legal for medical use

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

None

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

65

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

65

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.2

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

6 months for DUI; 12 months for refusal

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

DUI: After 30 days; Refusal: After 90 days

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Ignition Interlocks

None

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Open container laws

Yes

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Child Restraint Required

5 yrs or under

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

6 yrs or older

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

18 years

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

12

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

50 (10)

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

Age 16: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. Age 17: 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

None

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Who is Covered?

6 and over

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In What Seat?

6-17 yrs: All 6 and over: Front

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Type of Law

Primary

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Hand-Held Ban?

School and work zones only. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: State Law

None

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

Permitted by state law

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

Statewide
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