All the key numbers from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023). Memorize these before your Class E exam.
| Situation | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| BAL limit — drivers 21+ | .08 |
| BAL limit — drivers under 21 | .02 Zero Tolerance |
| BAL limit — CDL / commercial drivers (Florida) | .04 |
| Under-21 BAL .02+ — 1st-offense suspension | 6 months |
| Under-21 BAL .05+ — substance-abuse course | Required |
| Implied Consent refusal (1st) | 1 year suspension |
| Implied Consent refusal (2nd) | 18 months + 1st-degree misdemeanor |
| DUI conviction stays on driving record | 75 years |
| Admin fee — alcohol/drug-related offenses | $130 |
| Offense | Fine | Jail | License Revocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI | $500–$1,000 ($1,000–$2,000 if BAL .15+ or minor) | Up to 6 mo (9 mo if BAL .15+/minor) | Min 180 days |
| 2nd DUI | $1,000–$2,000 ($2,000–$4,000 if BAL .15+/minor) | Up to 9 months | Min 180 days · 1-yr ignition interlock |
| 3rd DUI | $2,000–$5,000 (min $4,000 if BAL .15+/minor) | Up to 12 months | Min 180 days · 2-yr ignition interlock |
| 1st DUI also requires | 50 community-service hours · probation up to 1 year · 12 hours DUI school · evaluation for treatment | ||
| Post-DUI insurance (3 years) | $100,000 BIL/person · $300,000 BIL/accident · $50,000 PDL | ||
| Road Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| School zones (during posted times / flashing) | 20 mph |
| Municipal, business, or residential area (default) | 30 mph unless posted |
| Streets and highways (default) | 55 mph unless posted |
| Limited access highways (interstates, turnpikes) | 70 mph MAXIMUM |
| Minimum speed on 70-mph highways | 50 mph |
| Fine for 50+ mph over (1st offense) | $1,000 (2nd: $2,500) |
| School-zone / construction-zone speeding | Fines doubled · civil penalty up to $1,000 |
| Situation | Distance |
|---|---|
| Signal before turn or lane change | 100 feet |
| Following distance (favorable conditions) | 4-second rule (count "one-thousand-one … four") |
| Following distance (rain, fog, heavy load) | Increase beyond 4 seconds |
| Total stopping distance at 50 mph | ≈ 268 ft |
| Fire hydrant — no parking within | 15 ft MEMORIZE |
| Intersection — no parking within | 20 ft |
| Fire/ambulance/rescue station entrance | 20 ft |
| Flashing signal / stop sign / traffic signal — no parking within | 30 ft |
| Rural mailbox on state highway (8 AM–6 PM) | 30 ft |
| Railroad crossing — no parking within | 50 ft |
| Parallel park — right wheels from curb | Within 12 inches |
| Do not follow a fire truck responding to emergency closer than | 500 ft |
| Truck/towing vehicle — minimum following distance behind another truck/towing vehicle | 300 ft (outside cities/towns) |
| Dim high beams — within of oncoming vehicle | 500 ft |
| Dim high beams — within when following | 300 ft |
| Low-beam headlight range | 150 ft |
| High-beam headlight range | 450 ft |
| Headlights required | Sunset–sunrise · when wipers on · rain/smoke/fog |
| Must return to right lane when passing — before coming within of oncoming | 200 ft |
| Minimum passing distance from a bicyclist | 3 ft |
| No passing within of intersection/bridge/tunnel/RR crossing | 100 ft |
| Must be able to see — for passing on hills or curves | At least 500 ft ahead |
| Advance Warning RR sign — stop no closer to crossing than | 15 ft |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Learner's License minimum age | 15 |
| Learner's License prerequisites | Vision + Class E Knowledge exam + TLSAE course + parental consent (minors) |
| Learner's License fee | $48 |
| Learner's License hold period | 12 months OR until 18th birthday (whichever comes first) |
| Supervisor requirement | Licensed driver 21+ in closest seat to driver's right |
| Learner — first 3 months | Daylight hours ONLY |
| Learner — after 3 months | May drive until 10 PM |
| Supervised-driving requirement | 50 hours total (10 at night) |
| Class E license age | 16 (after 12-month learner hold with no moving-violation convictions) |
| Age 16 — nighttime restriction | No driving 11 PM – 6 AM (unless to/from work or with licensed 21+) |
| Age 17 — nighttime restriction | No driving 1 AM – 5 AM (unless to/from work or with licensed 21+) |
| Cell-phone rule (all drivers) | No texting; handheld banned in school zones/crossings and work zones |
| Full unrestricted license age | 18 |
| Under-18 — 6 pts in 12 mo | Business Purposes ONLY restriction for 1 year |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Under 4 years old | Safety seat (child passenger restraint device) |
| Ages 4–5 | Safety seat OR booster seat |
| Children under 13 | Should be secured in the rear seat (airbag safety) |
| Safety belt — who must wear | All drivers, all front-seat passengers, ALL passengers under 18 |
| Enforcement | Primary (officer may stop solely for this violation) |
| Rear-facing car seat in front of active airbag | NEVER |
| School bus with safety belts (purchased on/after 12/31/2000) | Passengers must wear properly adjusted safety belts at all times |
| Coverage | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury Protection (PIP) | $10,000 |
| Property Damage Liability (PDL) | $10,000 |
| Post-DUI Bodily Injury (per person) — 3 years | $100,000 |
| Post-DUI Bodily Injury (per accident) — 3 years | $300,000 |
| Post-DUI PDL — 3 years | $50,000 |
| Proof of insurance while driving | Always carry Florida Insurance ID Card (electronic on phone OK) |
| Reinstatement fee — no insurance | $150–$500 |
| PIP suspension reinstatement fee (1st / 2nd / 3rd within 3 yrs) | $150 / $250 / $500 |
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Unlawful speed 15 mph or less over posted | 3 |
| Unlawful speed 16 mph or more over posted | 4 |
| Unlawful speed resulting in a crash | 6 |
| Leaving the scene of a crash (property damage > $50) | 6 |
| Texting while driving | 3 |
| Texting in a school zone (added to primary) | +3 |
| Texting resulting in a crash (added to primary) | +6 |
| Violation of traffic signal/sign/device | 4 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 4 |
| Passing a stopped school bus — serious injury/death | 6 |
| Reckless driving | 4 |
| Driving during restricted hours | 3 |
| Handheld device in school crossing/zone or work zone | 3 |
| Points | Suspension |
|---|---|
| 12 points within 12 months | 30-day suspension |
| 18 points within 18 months | 3-month suspension |
| 24 points within 36 months | 1-year suspension |
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Two-way street or highway — bus displays stop signal | ALL drivers, BOTH directions, must stop |
| Divided highway exception | Raised barrier OR unpaved median ≥ 5 ft — opposite direction only exempt |
| Painted lines / pavement markings | NOT barriers — you must stop |
| Same direction as bus | ALWAYS stop |
| Passing a stopped school bus — 1st fine | Min $265 ($465 if passing on entry/exit side) |
| Passing a stopped school bus — camera enforcement | $200 civil penalty to registered owner (SB 766) |
| Points on driver license | 4 points (+ mandatory BDI course) |
| Passing resulting in serious injury or death | 6 points · 120 community-service hrs · $1,500 fine · min 1-year suspension |
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial license fee (first Florida license) | $48 |
| Learner's license (original) | $48 |
| Class E driver license renewal | $48 |
| Learner's license renewal | $48 |
| Replacement license | $25 |
| ID card (original or renewal/replacement) | $25 |
| Delinquent fee for late renewal | $15 |
| Written re-test (Class E Knowledge Exam) | $10 |
| Driving skills re-test | $20 |
| Motorcycle endorsement | $7 |
| Tax collector service fee (if used) | $6.25 |
| Class E driver license validity | 6 to 8 years |
| Address change — must notify FLHSMV within | 30 days (and 48 hours after a name change) |
| Reinstatement — after revocation | $75 |
| Reinstatement — after suspension | $45 |
| Admin fee — insurance fraud | $180 |
| Admin fee — alcohol/drug-related offenses | $130 |
| Exam format | 50 multiple-choice questions · 80% to pass (40 of 50) |
| Scenario | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Leaving the scene resulting in death | 1st-degree felony · min 4-year prison term · 3-year license loss |
| Leaving the scene with serious bodily injury | 2nd-degree felony · 3-year license loss |
| Leaving the scene with injury | 3rd-degree felony · 3-year license loss |
| Leaving the scene with damage to a vehicle/property with driver/attendant | 2nd-degree misdemeanor |
Questions based on the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023). Free, no signup required.
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