The Teen License and Its Curfew
Fla. Stat. 322.16 — 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. under 17, and 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. at 17
| Licensed driver | Hours that need a licensed driver 21 or older along |
|---|---|
| Licensed driverUnder 17 | Hours that need a licensed driver 21 or older alongAfter 11 p.m. and before 6 a.m. |
| Licensed driver17 | Hours that need a licensed driver 21 or older alongAfter 1 a.m. and before 5 a.m. |
Who handles this in Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Florida directory.
Either limit is lifted when the driver is driving directly to or from work.
The learner's license, its own hours, and the steps to a full license are in other sections not covered here. A curfew that keeps a minor off the street is set locally where it exists. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Florida attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Fla. Stat. 322.16 — License restrictions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.