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Under 21 And Driving

Fla. Stat. 322.2616 — 0.02 means a 6 month suspension the first time

0.02. It is unlawful in Florida for a person under 21 to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.02 or higher. An officer with probable cause may detain the driver and request a test.

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ResultSuspension
Result0.02 or higher, first timeSuspension6 months
Result0.02 or higher, after an earlier suspension under this sectionSuspension1 year
ResultRefusing the test, first timeSuspension1 year
ResultRefusing, after an earlier refusal suspensionSuspension18 months

The officer takes the license and, if the driver is otherwise eligible, issues a 10-day temporary permit and a notice of suspension.

Sources for this section (1)
  1. Fla. Stat. 322.2616 — Suspension of license; persons under 21 years of age

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.

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