6 Questions
If a person under 18 is found guilty of a drug offense, what will the court direct the department to do with their driver license or driving privilege?
Revoke or withhold issuance of the license for a period of 6 months
If a person under 18 has a suspended license and is found guilty of a drug offense, what will the court do to their suspension period?
Extend the suspension period by an additional 6 months
Can the court make an exception to the 6-month revocation or suspension period for a person under 18 found guilty of a drug offense?
Yes, the court can make an exception for a compelling circumstance
What is the minimum duration of a driving privilege restriction that can be imposed on a person under 18 found guilty of a drug offense?
6 months
What happens if a person under 18 is found guilty of a drug offense but is not eligible for a driver license or driving privilege due to their age?
The court will withhold issuance of their license for a period of 6 months after they become eligible
Is the penalty imposed under this section in addition to any other penalty imposed by law?
Yes, it is in addition to other penalties
Study Notes
Mandatory Revocation or Suspension of Driver License for Minors
- If a person under 18 years old is found guilty of or delinquent for a drug offense, their driver license or driving privilege will be affected.
- The court will direct the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to take action against the minor's driver license or driving privilege.
Scenarios and Penalties
- If the minor is eligible for a driver license or driving privilege, their license or privilege will be revoked or withheld for 6 months.
- If the minor's driver license or driving privilege is already suspended or revoked, the court will add an additional 6 months to the existing suspension or revocation period.
- If the minor is not yet eligible for a driver license or driving privilege due to age, the court will direct the department to withhold issuance for 6 months after the date they would have become eligible.
Exceptions
- The court may grant an exception in compelling circumstances, allowing the department to issue a restricted license for business or employment purposes only.
- The restricted license is only available if the minor is otherwise qualified for it.
Additional Penalties
- The penalty imposed under this section is in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.
This quiz covers the Florida statute regarding the revocation or suspension of driver's licenses for minors found guilty of drug offenses. It outlines the court's role in directing the department to revoke or withhold issuance of a driver's license.
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