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Florida Driver's License
Administrative Suspensions
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Defense Attorney - Lawyer, providing experienced DUI Defense
and other Criminal Defense legal Services in Orlando, Orange
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 In the State of Florida when an individual
has their license suspended relating to a DUI it is considered an Administrative
Suspension of the person’s drivers' license. A person may also have their
driver's license suspended or revoked by the judge presiding over his or her DUI
case if Florida Statutes support such punishment for a DUI conviction.
There are various periods of a Florida
Drivers' License Administrative Suspension depending
upon your prior driving history.
Florida Statutes address Administrative
Suspension of a Florida Driver's License for both adults
and those under the age of 21.
Administrative Suspension of an
individual’s driver's license relating to a DUI includes
the following:
For those under the age of 21:
Law enforcement officers have the authority to lawfully
detain anyone under the age of 21 and request that he or
she submit to a test to determine the alcohol level if
the officer has probable cause to believe the individual
driving or in physical control of the vehicle is under
the influence of alcohol. This violation is neither a
traffic infraction nor a criminal offense, nor does
being detained under this statute constitute an arrest.
The Administrative Suspension of the
individuals Driver's License is effective immediately.
If the breath or blood alcohol level is .05 or higher
the suspension shall remain in effect until completion
of a substance abuse evaluation and course. If the
driver is eligible the officer will issue a temporary
driver's permit which will become effective 12 hours
from the time of the traffic stop, and will be valid for
a period of 10 days.
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First Administrative Suspension: 6 months;
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Second or Subsequent Administrative Suspensions: 1
Year;
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First Suspension for Refusal to Submit to Breath
Test: 1 year;
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Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Refusal: 18
months.
For those over the age of 21 with a Blood
Alcohol Level of .08 or higher:
The Administrative Suspension of the
individuals Driver's License is effective immediately.
If the driver is eligible the officer will issue a
temporary driver's permit which will become effective 12
hours from the time of the traffic stop, and will be
valid for a period of 10 days.
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First Suspension for Driving With an Unlawful
Alcohol Level (.08 or above): 6 months;
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Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Driving With an
Unlawful Alcohol Level (.08 or above): 1 year;
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First Suspension for Refusal to Submit to Breath,
Urine or Blood Test: 1 year;
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Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Refusal: 18
months.
Administrative Driver's License Suspensions may be
attributed to all types of driver's licenses. Those who
hold a CDL License while who are under Administrative
License Suspension will be unable to work as a driver
during the Administrative Suspension Period.
If you require professional legal services regarding
DUI defense or other criminal defense issues,
be proactive in protecting your legal rights by seeking
the legal advice of an experienced Orlando DUI
defense attorney & lawyer. Contact
The Law Offices of Peter A.
Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson by calling
407.420.1044.
Orlando DUI
Defense Attorney - Lawyer, providing experienced DUI Defense
and other Criminal Defense legal Services in Orlando, Orange
County, and Central Florida areas.
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