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Florida Alcohol and Drugs: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:17A driver under 21 has a BAL of .05 or higher. What else is required besides the suspension?
- 1:15What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction in Florida?
- 2:19What is the penalty for a second refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test?
- 3:20What is the fine range for a third DUI conviction (BAL under .15, no minor present)?
- 4:24You are convicted of possessing marijuana, though you were not driving. What happens to your license?
- 5:27Recap
In short
Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course. A first DUI conviction brings at least a 180-day revocation, a $500–$1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service and DUI school. A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites The Official Florida Driver License Handbook.
Situation 1
A driver under 21 has a BAL of .05 or higher. What else is required besides the suspension?
Answer: C. A substance abuse course. Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Zero Tolerance
Situation 2
What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction in Florida?
Answer: A. 180 days. A first DUI conviction brings at least a 180-day revocation, a $500–$1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service and DUI school.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Penalties for DUI
Situation 3
What is the penalty for a second refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test?
Answer: A. An 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Implied Consent Law
Situation 4
What is the fine range for a third DUI conviction (BAL under .15, no minor present)?
Answer: A. $2,000 to $5,000. A third DUI carries a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 (not less than $4,000 with a high BAL or a minor) and up to 12 months in jail.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Your Driving Privilege › Driving Under the Influence (DUI) › Penalties for DUI
Situation 5
You are convicted of possessing marijuana, though you were not driving. What happens to your license?
Answer: A. It must be suspended. Florida law states that if you are convicted of possessing, selling or trafficking in drugs, including marijuana, your driver license must be suspended.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Your Driving Privilege › Driving Under the Influence (DUI) › Zero Tolerance
Transcript
0:00Intro
Alcohol and drug questions are about limits, penalties, and how impairment really works. Here are five from the Florida Driver License Handbook. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:17Situation 1
A driver under 21 is found with a breath alcohol level of .05 or higher. A driver under 21 has a BAL of .05 or higher. What else is required besides the suspension? The answer is C: A substance abuse course. Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course. Besides the suspension, that driver must attend a substance abuse course.
1:15Situation 2
A driver is convicted of DUI for the first time in Florida. What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction in Florida? The answer is A: 180 days. A first DUI conviction brings at least a 180-day revocation, a $500–$1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service and DUI school. The minimum is a 180-day revocation, plus a fine of 500 to 1,000 dollars, 50 hours of community service and DUI school.
2:19Situation 3
A driver refuses a breath, blood or urine test, and it's not the first time. What is the penalty for a second refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test? The answer is A: An 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. A second refusal brings an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor charge.
3:20Situation 4
A driver is convicted of a third DUI, with a BAL under .15 and no minor in the car. What is the fine range for a third DUI conviction (BAL under .15, no minor present)? The answer is A: $2,000 to $5,000. A third DUI carries a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 (not less than $4,000 with a high BAL or a minor) and up to 12 months in jail. The fine is 2,000 to 5,000 dollars, with up to 12 months in jail.
4:24Situation 5
A driver is convicted of possessing marijuana. They weren't driving at the time. You are convicted of possessing marijuana, though you were not driving. What happens to your license? The answer is A: It must be suspended. Florida law states that if you are convicted of possessing, selling or trafficking in drugs, including marijuana, your driver license must be suspended. In Florida, a drug possession conviction means your license must be suspended, even if you weren't driving.
5:27Recap
Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course. A first DUI conviction brings at least a 180-day revocation, a $500–$1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service and DUI school. A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. A third DUI carries a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 (not less than $4,000 with a high BAL or a minor) and up to 12 months in jail. Florida law states that if you are convicted of possessing, selling or trafficking in drugs, including marijuana, your driver license must be suspended. Nice work. Try more alcohol and drug questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course.
- A first DUI conviction brings at least a 180-day revocation, a $500–$1,000 fine, 50 hours of community service and DUI school.
- A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor.
- A third DUI carries a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 (not less than $4,000 with a high BAL or a minor) and up to 12 months in jail.
- Florida law states that if you are convicted of possessing, selling or trafficking in drugs, including marijuana, your driver license must be suspended.
Original practice lesson written from The Official Florida Driver License Handbook. EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida FLHSMV; these are not official test questions.