Avanti Driving - Teen Drivers and Graduated Licensing

What happens if I get a ticket while I have a learner's permit?

In Florida your parent or guardian signed for you to get a license. If you refuse to obey traffic laws and drive safely, they can - by law - withdraw consent for the provisional license until you turn 18. Most importantly, and of course depending on the severity of the citation you will need to elect to go to traffic school to prevent points from going on your learner permit or, appear before a judge to get court ordered to the course of his choice, which depends on the county in Florida where the incident took place, in addition to paying the fine.

What is the "Use and Lose" law?

Under the "Use and Lose" law, drivers less than 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or above may lose their license.

What is implied consent law?

When you operate a motor vehicle on roadways, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol if suspected of drinking and driving under the implied consent law.

Learner's permit and provisional drivers may not use a cell phone at all.

What is the number one cause of death for teens?

Car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens primarily due to inexperience and risk taking.

Can I use my cell phone at all while driving with my learner permit?

Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

All occupants, no matter their age or position in the vehicle. Everyone needs to wear their seatbelt. It's against the law to not wear a seatbelt. If a passenger over 16 isn't wearing a seatbelt and you should get pulled over, the passenger that is not wearing a seatbelt will receive a ticket because it's an offense for them. However, if the passenger is under 16, the driver will receive the ticket because it's your responsibility to enforce the law in your car.

Avanti Driving - Teen Drivers and Graduated Licensing

What happens if I get a ticket while I have a learner's permit?

In Florida your parent or guardian signed for you to get a license. If you refuse to obey traffic laws and drive safely, they can - by law - withdraw consent for the provisional license until you turn 18. Most importantly, and of course depending on the severity of the citation you will need to elect to go to traffic school to prevent points from going on your learner permit or, appear before a judge to get court ordered to the course of his choice, which depends on the county in Florida where the incident took place, in addition to paying the fine.

What is the "Use and Lose" law?

Under the "Use and Lose" law, drivers less than 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or above may lose their license.

What is implied consent law?

When you operate a motor vehicle on roadways, you have agreed to take a chemical test for alcohol if suspected of drinking and driving under the implied consent law.

Learner's permit and provisional drivers may not use a cell phone at all.

What is the number one cause of death for teens?

Car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens primarily due to inexperience and risk taking.

Can I use my cell phone at all while driving with my learner permit?

Who is required to wear a seatbelt?

All occupants, no matter their age or position in the vehicle. Everyone needs to wear their seatbelt. It's against the law to not wear a seatbelt. If a passenger over 16 isn't wearing a seatbelt and you should get pulled over, the passenger that is not wearing a seatbelt will receive a ticket because it's an offense for them. However, if the passenger is under 16, the driver will receive the ticket because it's your responsibility to enforce the law in your car.