FLHSMV Compliance & Enforcement 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the mandatory jail time for a second DUI conviction in Florida if it occurs within 5 years of the first?
- No mandatory jail time
- At least 10 days
- At least 20 days
- At least 30 days (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At least 30 days
A second DUI within 5 years in Florida carries a mandatory minimum of 10 days in jail.
Question 2: Under Florida's habitual traffic offender law, a driver is declared habitual after accumulating how many convictions for certain offenses within 5 years?
- 2 major offenses or 15 minor offenses
- 3 major offenses or 15 minor offenses (Correct answer)
- 3 major offenses or 10 minor offenses
- 4 major offenses or 12 minor offenses
Correct answer: 3 major offenses or 15 minor offenses
Florida declares a driver a habitual traffic offender after 3 major offenses or 15 minor convictions within 5 years.
Question 3: Which Florida law requires all occupants of a motor vehicle to wear a seatbelt, making it a primary enforcement law?
- Florida Statute 316.610
- Florida Statute 316.614 (Correct answer)
- Florida Statute 316.2085
- Florida Statute 322.01
Correct answer: Florida Statute 316.614
Florida Statute 316.614 is the Florida Safety Belt Law, which is a primary enforcement law for all vehicle occupants.
Question 4: What is the fine range for a first-offense DUI conviction in Florida (without aggravating factors)?
- $100–$500
- $250–$500
- $500–$1,000 (Correct answer)
- $1,000–$2,000
Correct answer: $500–$1,000
A first-offense DUI in Florida carries a fine between $500 and $1,000.
Question 5: Under Florida's Zero Tolerance Law, what is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?
- 0.00
- 0.01
- 0.02 (Correct answer)
- 0.05
Correct answer: 0.02
Florida's Zero Tolerance Law sets a BAC limit of 0.02 for drivers under 21 years of age.
Question 6: In Florida, how long is the administrative license suspension for a first refusal to submit to a chemical test?
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 18 months
Correct answer: 1 year
A first refusal to submit to a chemical test results in a one-year administrative license suspension in Florida.
Question 7: Which Florida enforcement action allows officers to impound a vehicle at a DUI checkpoint if the driver cannot produce proof of insurance?
- Forfeiture proceedings
- Administrative tow (Correct answer)
- Criminal seizure warrant
- Civil asset forfeiture
Correct answer: Administrative tow
Florida officers may administratively tow and impound a vehicle when the driver fails to provide proof of required insurance.
FLHSMV Compliance & Enforcement 3
What is the mandatory jail time for a second DUI conviction in Florida if it occurs within 5 years of the first?