
And if you get a third conviction it could result in a third-degree felony charge. The first time you’re caught driving with a suspended license it’s a second-degree misdemeanor that can come with a 60-day jail sentence and a fine of up to $500.Ī second offense could put you in jail for up to one year with a fine of up to $1,000. During the time your license is suspended, you should refrain from driving under any circumstances. What Happens If You Drive with a Suspended License in Floridaĭriving with a suspended license is illegal - period. There are a number of reasons why your drivers license could be taken away, but there are only two ways to remedy the situation so that you can legally drive again.

You can also lose driving privileges if you fail to make child support payments, fail a vision test or fail to comply with a court order to attend traffic school.



Ends driver’s license suspension when underlying basis is overdue fines and fees payments owed in criminal cases or minor traffic citations.Related: FFJC’s research reveals that millions of Floridians are harmed by driver’s license suspension for unpaid fines and fees. FFJC’s Florida campaign supports this legislation, and the Orlando Sentinel also published an endorsement. You can read the full text of the bill here or here. This bill would end driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines and fees in Florida and allow people who owe fines and fees to make reasonable installment payments.
