Florida Motor Vehicle Laws

72 Questions

What does 'actual weight' refer to in the context of motor vehicles?

The weight of the motor vehicle plus the weight of the load carried on it

What is the term for a vehicle that is equipped with extraordinary audible and visual warning devices?

Authorized emergency vehicle

What is 'alcohol concentration' measured in?

All of the above

What is a 'commercial motor vehicle'?

A motor vehicle or combination of vehicles used on the streets or highways with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more

What is 'cancellation' in the context of driver licenses?

The act of declaring a driver license void and terminated

What is a 'color photographic driver license'?

A color photograph of a completed driver license form

What is an 'authorized emergency vehicle'?

A vehicle that is equipped with extraordinary audible and visual warning devices

What is a 'commercial driver license'?

A Class A, Class B, or Class C driver license issued in accordance with regulations

What is a vehicle transporting personal property to and from a closed-course motorsport facility not considered if it's not for profit and has no corporate sponsorship?

Non-commercial motor vehicle

What is the term for a payment or benefit provided in relation to an underlying activity, such as a display of a product or corporate name?

Corporate sponsorship

What term refers to any substance classified under 21 U.S.C.s. 802(6) or chapter 893?

Controlled substance

What is the term for a means of conducting a transaction with the department other than in person?

Convenience service

What is a conviction of an offense relating to the operation of motor vehicles on highways?

Conviction

What is the term for the maximum loaded weight declared for purposes of registration?

Declared weight

What is the term for a prohibition on driving a commercial motor vehicle?

Disqualification

What is the term for a certificate that authorizes an individual to drive a motor vehicle?

Driver license

What is the term for a special authorization that permits a driver to drive certain types of vehicles?

Endorsement

What is the term for a motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry?

Farm tractor

What does the term 'motor vehicle' exclude?

Vehicles moved solely by human power

What is a 'school bus'?

A motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver

What does the term 'owner' include?

The conditional vendee or lessee of a vehicle

What is a 'restriction'?

Both A and B

What is a 'permit'?

A document authorizing the temporary operation of a motor vehicle within this state

What does the term 'narcotic drugs' include?

Coca leaves, opium, isonipecaine, cannabis, and every substance neither chemically nor physically distinguishable from them

What is a 'resident'?

A person who has his or her principal place of domicile in this state for a period of more than 6 consecutive months

What is a 'motorcycle'?

A motor vehicle powered by a motor with a displacement of more than 50 cubic centimeters

What is a 'street or highway'?

The entire width between the boundary lines of a way or place if any part of that way or place is open to public use for purposes of vehicular traffic

What is 'suspension or revocation equivalent status'?

A designation for a person who does not have a driver license or driving privilege

What does the term 'tank vehicle' refer to?

A vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank with a designed capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

What is the minimum unladen weight of a tri-vehicle?

900 pounds

What is the purpose of a temporary driver license or temporary identification card?

To authorize an individual to drive a motor vehicle and denote an operator's license for a short duration of time.

What is the definition of a 'vehicle' in this context?

Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway or operated upon rails or guideway.

What is the minimum speed requirement of a tri-vehicle?

60 miles per hour on level ground

What is the definition of a 'United States' in this context?

The 50 states and the District of Columbia.

What is the purpose of a suspension or revocation equivalent status?

To designate a person as having suspension or revocation equivalent status in the same manner as it is authorized to suspend or revoke a driver license or driving privilege by law.

What is the definition of an 'identification card'?

A personal identification card issued by the department which conforms to the definition in 18 U.S.C.s. 1028(d).

Alcohol concentration can be measured in grams of alcohol per liter of blood.

False

An authorized emergency vehicle is a vehicle that is used only incidentally for emergency purposes.

False

A commercial motor vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 1,000 pounds or more.

False

Cancellation means the act of temporarily suspending a driver license.

False

A color photographic driver license is a black and white photograph of a completed driver license form.

False

A commercial driver license is a Class A, Class B, or Class C driver license issued in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

True

Alcohol refers to any substance containing any form of oxygen including, but not limited to, ethanol, methanol, propanol, and isopropanol.

False

A commercial motor vehicle is designed to transport less than 15 persons, including the driver.

False

The term "conviction" only includes criminal offenses.

False

A farm tractor is a motor vehicle that is operated exclusively on a farm.

False

A vehicle transporting personal property to and from a closed-course motorsport facility is always considered a commercial motor vehicle.

False

The term "hazardous materials" only includes materials classified under 21 U.S.C.s. 5103.

False

The term "driver license" only authorizes an individual to drive personal motor vehicles.

False

The term "corporate sponsorship" only includes monetary donations.

False

The term "farmer" includes employees whose primary purpose of employment is the operation of motor vehicles.

False

The term "felony" only includes offenses under state law.

False

The term "court" only includes state courts.

False

The term "disqualification" is a synonym for "out-of-service order".

False

A tri-vehicle is a three-wheeled passenger vehicle with a minimum unladen weight of 500 pounds.

False

An identification card is a certificate issued by the department that authorizes an individual to drive a motor vehicle.

False

A temporary driver license or temporary identification card is issued to a permanent resident of the United States.

False

A vehicle with a designed capacity of 500 gallons is considered a tank vehicle.

False

The United States includes all territories and insular possessions.

False

A vehicle with three wheels in contact with the ground is always considered a tri-vehicle.

False

A person with suspension or revocation equivalent status can drive a motor vehicle.

False

A vehicle that is designed to transport property on a public highway is considered a motor vehicle.

True

A motor vehicle combination is a motor vehicle operated on rails or guideway.

False

The term 'medical examiner's certificate' refers to a document issued by the Federal Government.

True

A moped is a type of motorcycle.

False

A permit is a document authorizing the permanent operation of a motor vehicle within this state.

False

The term 'narcotic drugs' only includes substances chemically distinguishable from coca leaves, opium, isonipecaine, and cannabis.

False

A resident is a person who has his or her principal place of domicile in this state for a period of less than 6 consecutive months.

False

A school bus is a motor vehicle designed to transport 15 persons or less, including the driver.

False

The term 'street or highway' only includes the paved surface of a way or place.

False

The term 'out-of-service order' is a designation for a person who does not have a driver license or driving privilege.

False

The term 'human trafficking' is defined in s. 787.06(1)(d).

False

Study Notes

Definitions in Chapter 322

"Actual weight" refers to the combined weight of a motor vehicle, its load, and any passengers, as determined by a state-operated scale or a portable scale used by law enforcement.
"Alcohol concentration" is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, 210 liters of breath, or 67 milliliters of urine.

Vehicles

A "commercial motor vehicle" is a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, designed to transport 16 or more persons, or transporting hazardous materials.
A "farm tractor" is a motor vehicle used primarily for agricultural purposes, operated on roads only incidentally.
A "motorcycle" is a vehicle powered by a motor, having a seat or saddle for the rider, and designed to travel on not more than three wheels.
A "motor vehicle" is a self-propelled vehicle, excluding those operated solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and electric bicycles.
A "passenger vehicle" is a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver.
A "school bus" is a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver, used to transport students to and from school.
A "tank vehicle" is a vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases in a tank with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
A "tri-vehicle" is an enclosed three-wheeled passenger vehicle that meets specific requirements, including a minimum unladen weight, speed, and safety features.

Licensing and Privileges

A "color photographic driver license" is a license issued with a color photograph of the licensee.
A "commercial driver license" is a Class A, Class B, or Class C license issued according to chapter 322 requirements.
A "conviction" means a conviction of an offense related to the operation of motor vehicles on highways.
A "driver license" is a certificate that authorizes an individual to drive a motor vehicle.
A "restriction" is a prohibition against operating certain vehicles or a requirement to comply with certain conditions when driving.
"Suspension" is the temporary withdrawal of a licensee's privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
"Revocation" is the termination of a licensee's privilege to drive.
"Out-of-service order" is a prohibition issued by an authorized official that precludes a person from driving a commercial motor vehicle.

Miscellaneous

"Hazardous materials" are materials designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. s. 5103 and required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. part 172, or listed as select agents or toxins in 42 C.F.R. part 73.
"Narcotic drugs" include coca leaves, opium, and other substances to which the narcotics laws of the United States apply.

Definitions in Chapter 322

"Actual weight" refers to the combined weight of a motor vehicle, its load, and any passengers, as determined by a state-operated scale or a portable scale used by law enforcement.
"Alcohol concentration" is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, 210 liters of breath, or 67 milliliters of urine.

Vehicles

A "commercial motor vehicle" is a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, designed to transport 16 or more persons, or transporting hazardous materials.
A "farm tractor" is a motor vehicle used primarily for agricultural purposes, operated on roads only incidentally.
A "motorcycle" is a vehicle powered by a motor, having a seat or saddle for the rider, and designed to travel on not more than three wheels.
A "motor vehicle" is a self-propelled vehicle, excluding those operated solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and electric bicycles.
A "passenger vehicle" is a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver.
A "school bus" is a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver, used to transport students to and from school.
A "tank vehicle" is a vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases in a tank with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
A "tri-vehicle" is an enclosed three-wheeled passenger vehicle that meets specific requirements, including a minimum unladen weight, speed, and safety features.

Licensing and Privileges

A "color photographic driver license" is a license issued with a color photograph of the licensee.
A "commercial driver license" is a Class A, Class B, or Class C license issued according to chapter 322 requirements.
A "conviction" means a conviction of an offense related to the operation of motor vehicles on highways.
A "driver license" is a certificate that authorizes an individual to drive a motor vehicle.
A "restriction" is a prohibition against operating certain vehicles or a requirement to comply with certain conditions when driving.
"Suspension" is the temporary withdrawal of a licensee's privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
"Revocation" is the termination of a licensee's privilege to drive.
"Out-of-service order" is a prohibition issued by an authorized official that precludes a person from driving a commercial motor vehicle.

Miscellaneous

"Hazardous materials" are materials designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. s. 5103 and required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. part 172, or listed as select agents or toxins in 42 C.F.R. part 73.
"Narcotic drugs" include coca leaves, opium, and other substances to which the narcotics laws of the United States apply.

Definitions and terms related to Florida motor vehicle laws, including actual weight, alcohol, and alcohol concentration.

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